PEACE Program Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with nonprofit organizations that are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) to support their charitable programs. Rehoboth CDC, located at 2650 W. Hazelwood Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85017, is one such partner, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for low- to moderate-income families in Phoenix and the Canyon Corridor neighborhoods. This Community Service Learning Program (CSLP) student worker position is approved per 34 CFR 675.2(b) as community service, providing services open and accessible to non-GCU community members. The work schedule is determined by Rehoboth CDC's operational hours and needs, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year. Applicants must have completed their FAFSA to be considered for Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility.

Requirements

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.
Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
Must have reliable transportation.
Applicant must be available in May Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, as well as in June and July Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Nice To Haves

Previous Mentoring a plus.
Ability to speak a second language a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and engage with youth ages 18 and younger while participating in indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, video games, basketball, and skateboarding.
Built rapport with the participants.
Assist with planning and conducting activities.
Assist with set up and breakdown of activities.
Assist with attendance taking, maintaining participant records, and dinner distribution.
Other duties as assigned.