Community Engagement & Event Ministry Coordinator (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) to improve the quality of life for community residents. GCU has a partnership with Iglesia Aliento/Breath Church, which focuses on supporting newly arrived immigrants in the Phoenix area by connecting them with essential community services such as healthcare, food assistance, legal aid, housing resources, and citizenship courses. This student worker position is part of the Community Service Learning Program (CSLP) and Federal Work-Study (FWS), requiring services to be open and accessible to non-GCU community members. The work schedule is dependent on Iglesia Aliento's hours of operation and needs, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and potential for summer work. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility.

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Weekend availability for 1-2 events or services each month.
• Heart for service, hospitality, and social justice rooted in faith values.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to serve in a multicultural, dynamic setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Enrolled at GCU in a bachelor’s program or master’s program full-time during fall/spring or half-time during summer.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly community events such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Church Anniversary, Fall Fiesta, Community Christmas Meal and Tamalada, and additional events from January to June.
• Support the Stories of Hope program by helping organize meals, hospitality, and healing-centered environments for immigrant families.
• Assist in the growth of outreach ministries (e.g., food and clothing distribution), including volunteer coordination, setup, and participant engagement.
• Offer hospitality and welcome to guests and new families during worship and events, helping them connect to church life.
• Follow up with visitors through phone calls, texts, or welcome notes under pastoral supervision.
• Ensure that Sunday programming for Spanish-speaking children and youth is prepared and supported (materials, sign-ins, transitions).
• Prepare supply lists, coordinate logistics, and assist with documentation (photos, reports, feedback).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed