Madison Community Scholars, Environment & Sustainability Support - FWS
James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Madison Community Scholars (MCS) offers paid, off-campus opportunities that provide real-world experience and create a positive social impact. Students are matched with local, non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passions, and availability. This program allows students to gain valuable experience while supporting community organizations. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) also provides ongoing workshops, programs, and one-on-one mentorship to support professional and personal growth.
Requirements
- Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
- Eligible for Federal Work Study via the ’26 – ’27 financial aid package
- Must be a current full-time JMU student and eligible for Federal Work Study
- Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Nice To Haves
- We prioritize students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Engaging in outdoor work (i.e. planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, harvesting, etc.)
- Supporting new sustainability initiatives (i.e. passive solar greenhouse, carbon farming, renewable energy, etc.)
- Managing trails (i.e. invasive plant removal, weed eating, weatherization, etc.)
- Organizing tools and storage (i.e. shed management, labeling, inventory, etc.)
- Providing outdoor learning spaces for children and other community members
- Assisting with associated events (sustainability summits, farmer’s markets, CSAs, etc.)
- Regularly managing timesheets (time is captured through an online platform – TimeClock Plus – and submitted twice a month)
- Consistently participating in on-campus, in-person workshops
- Attending one semesterly one-on-one meeting with your CEVC MCS advisor
- Participating in one semesterly MCS Community Day
- Engaging in two semesterly campus or community educational programs
- Committing to work consistently scheduled 6 or more hours per week for the full academic year (excluding academic breaks)
Benefits
- Paid position
- Real-world experience
- Resume building opportunities
- Professional and personal growth support through workshops and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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