Community Assistant - Federal Work Study

$15.15/per hour

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Within Operating Hours; up to 19.5 hours per week

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

The Community Service Assistant is a member of the Service-Learning & Civic Engagement team. In this role, you’ll help connect students with meaningful service opportunities while supporting community partnerships and campus engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with community partners to support their volunteer and program needs.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of service projects, events, and other engagement opportunities
• Representing the office at campus tables and events to promote upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities.
• Helping students identify service opportunities and navigate the process of submitting their service impacts.
• Delivering engaging classroom presentations about service-learning, civic engagement, and ways to get involved.
• Supporting additional projects and programs as needed.

What You'll Gain - Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. - Gain professional experience working in a college office environment. - Learn how to plan, organize, and support successful events and service projects. - Build relationships with community organizations and learn about local community needs. - Develop experience collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and community members. - Strengthen your organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills. - Make a meaningful impact by connecting students with opportunities to serve their community

Great experience for students in the following Fields of Interest: - Behavioral Science & Human Services - Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management - Computer and Information Technology - Culture and Society - Education - Health Sciences - STEM

• Inspire and encourage fellow students to participate in service projects, volunteer opportunities, and campus events.
• Welcome and assist students, creating a positive and inclusive experience.
• Help plan and support event logistics, including set-up, event facilitation, and clean-up.
• Represent the Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Office while volunteering alongside students at community service events.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Chandler-Gilbert Community College and our community partners.
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and tracking volunteer participation.
• Complete general office tasks, including organizing materials, filing, and preparing resources.
• Attend meetings with community partners and campus departments as needed.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Passion for helping others and supporting student engagement and community service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Steps to Apply:

Upload the following documents:

• Federal Work Study Eligibility Confirmation (you will receive this in an email after completing the FWS Interest Form)
• Resume
• For help with the application process, schedule an appointment with Career Services cgc.edu/careers

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website.

Open until filled

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

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