Family Evening Meal (FEM) Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University maintains partnerships with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to support community services. This Federal Work-Study Community Service Learning Program (FWS-CSLP) position is based at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Watkins Main Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. St. Vincent de Paul provides services including support for people experiencing homelessness, food boxes for food-insecure residents, medical and dental care for uninsured patients, and housing and shelter.

The assistant helps create a welcoming, inclusive experience for families and supports Family Evening Meal and related activities. Duties include greeting and engaging families, helping with events and giveaways, supporting dining room operations, and assisting with program records and documentation. Applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish. The schedule depends on the partner organization’s operating hours and needs; student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms. The listed operating schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a preferred schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA for review of Federal Work-Study eligibility. Student employees must be enrolled at GCU full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s program, maintain the required GPA for their program level, and remain in good financial and academic (SAP) standing. The position pays minimum wage and has an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation.
• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 as a bachelor’s student or 3.0 as a master’s student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• Complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS.

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 the overall family experience.
• Assist with dining room registration and provide general support as needed.
• Take photos and upload them for proper documentation.
• Assist families with entering or updating their information in the Uplift system.
• Maintain accurate attendance and service records using Excel and data entry.
• Support program documentation to track 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