Community Service Worker, FWS

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

19d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The community service worker, student employee (Federal Work Study) position is available to undergraduate students who have been packaged with Federal Work Study (FWS) through Student Financial Services (SFS). Eligible students may obtain community service/enrichment-oriented positions at authorized off-campus agencies. The community service student employee will engage in meaningful community service functions and develop important professional skills under the leadership of strong mentors. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the University
• Packaged with FWS funding through SFS
• Satisfactory background screening required prior to being matched with an organization
• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Strong professional integrity and reliability
• Knowledge of general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.

Responsibilities

• America Reads – Responsible for encouraging students in reading, mathematics, and overall academic development. This role will work directly with students to improve their reading and math proficiency skills through individual, group, and/or classroom activities.
• Community Work Service – Responsible for contributing to improved quality of life for residents within the local community. This role will work within the community to solve problems related to community needs, particularly for low-income residents.
• Job may require other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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