Volunteer Engagement Associate (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

22h•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 (SVdP) in Phoenix, AZ, which provides services to the homeless, food-insecure, uninsured patients, and unhoused individuals. This position is part of the Community Service Learning Program (CSLP) and Federal Work-Study (FWS), requiring students to be enrolled at GCU, maintain specific GPAs, and be in good academic and financial standing. The work schedule is dependent on SVdP's operational hours and needs, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year. Services offered by this position are open and accessible to non-GCU community members.

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.
Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
Must have reliable transportation.
Applicants must complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Responsibilities

Assist in the growth, development, and processing of the Help from Home program by providing feedback and implementing improvements.
Utilize CANVA to develop instruction materials for new remote opportunities for participants in SVdP’s Help from Home Program.
Build relationships with volunteers, donors, and community partners to enhance participation in the Help from Home program.
Focus outreach efforts on individuals and communities facing barriers to in-person service, such as retirement homes, families with young children, and healthcare facilities.
Support the Community Engagement team in engaging universities and colleges with the goal of increasing food collected for the Feeding Our Neighbors Together (FONT) program.
Connect with partners across the state to introduce them to FONT and invite them to join.
Support in communicating with ongoing and new partners for FONT.
Engage with (LIA) Fellows and interns, helping to plan and execute educational events/opportunities for the Leadership In Action (LIA) Fellowship.
Gather feedback and contribute to the growth and improvement of the LIA program.
Assist in recruiting new Fellows and interns through outreach to colleges and community organizations.
Expand and maintain relationships with college partners and students across Arizona.
Educate students and institutions about SVdP’s mission and connect them to meaningful service opportunities.
Develop new partnerships with schools and foster existing relationships to support SVdP’s outreach initiatives.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator and team to execute broader outreach initiatives.
Contribute ideas and assist in the development of impactful programs for SVdP.
Other duties as assigned.