Family Evening Meal (FEM) Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University partners with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Phoenix Valley nonprofit that provides services to people experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and lack of access to medical care or housing. This Federal Work-Study Community Service Learning Program (FWS-CSLP) position supports the Family Evening Meal program and serves community members who are not affiliated with GCU. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS.

The position is based at St. Vincent de Paul’s Watkins Main Campus in Phoenix. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Actual scheduling depends on the nonprofit’s operating hours and needs. CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic year.

The assistant welcomes families, helps create an inclusive atmosphere, supports family engagement and program activities, assists with dining room operations as needed, and helps maintain program records and documentation. Training is provided for Uplift and Jotform.

Applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish, have reliable transportation, and meet GCU student-employment eligibility requirements: full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program, a minimum GPA of 2.0 for bachelor’s students or 3.0 for master’s students, and good financial and academic (SAP) standing. Falling below the minimum requirements may result in termination. Pay is minimum wage. The anticipated end date is June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 as a bachelor’s student or 3.0 as a master’s student.
• Must maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• Passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Clear, concise, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome families and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
• Build connections with families to support ongoing engagement.
• Participate in events, giveaways, raffles, bingo, and other FEM/DC activities.
• Sort and prepare items for giveaways and special events.
• Collaborate with staff to improve program flow and the family experience.
• Assist with dining room registration and general support as needed.
• Assist with serving as needed.
• Take photos and upload them for documentation.
• Assist families with entering or updating information in the Uplift system.
• Maintain accurate attendance and service records using Excel and data entry.
• Support documentation tracking program engagement and services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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