Federal Work Study| Off-Campus Community Engagement

Department:

Community Engagement

$15.00 per hour

The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning vision is to build bridges to the community to create a more engaged campus, cultivate social responsibility, and develop a vibrant learning environment for UHD students. Our department is seeking student workers to place at off-campus nonprofit or government organizations for fall/spring semesters.

• Students must have transportation to the job placement site.
• There are two types of positions that students may fill as participants in the program.
  • Community Engagement Interns will hold placements within a local nonprofit in an area related to their academic major or specific interests.
  • Generally, tutors will work in educational settings (schools or a non-profit) to help elementary school students better comprehend math, science, or reading.
• The tasks are to be determined and set by the nonprofit or government organization.
• Students are to represent UHD professionally and maintain all confidentiality policies.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.

• Must be a current UHD student
• Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours
• Must have a work-study award from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.