Family Evening Meal (FEM) Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

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 the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which provides services to the homeless, food-insecure, uninsured patients, and unhoused individuals. This CSLP student worker position is approved as Community Service, offering services to non-GCU community members. The work schedule is dependent on the operational hours and needs of St. Vincent de Paul, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year. Applicants must complete their FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility.

Requirements

Must be bilingual in English/Spanish
Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
Must have reliable transportation.
Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program.
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

Warmly greet and welcome families, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Build meaningful 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 overall family experience.
Assist with registration and general support in the dining room.
Assist with serving in the dining room.
Take photos and upload them for proper documentation.
Assist families with entering or updating their information in the Uplift system.
Maintain accurate records of attendance and services (Excel/data entry).
Support program documentation to track engagement and services provided.
Other duties as assigned.