Work Study - Future Ready Perry Ambassador

Work Study
- Future Ready Perry Ambassador

Position Information

Job Title
- Work Study
- Future Ready Perry Ambassador

Campus
- Perry Van Kirk Career Academy, IA

Job Number - 27-W37

Employment Date
- As soon as possible.

Job Category
- Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call
- Eddie Diaz at ediaz or .

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information - $12.50 per hour.

Job Summary
- The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions
- Assist the DMACC Perry Director and Career Advantage Advisor with planning and implementing initiatives that promote careers in education, health care, and the skilled trades. Serve as a student ambassador by shadowing career pathways. Represent Future Ready Perry at school visits, career fairs, and community events. Assist with outreach efforts by preparing promotional materials, managing event logistics, and supporting social media and communication initiatives.

Assist with data collection, participant tracking, surveys, and reporting for grants and program evaluation. Support special projects that advance workforce development, college access, and career readiness initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned that contribute to the success of Future Ready Perry and its community partnerships.

Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled at DMACC, maintaining at least half-time enrollment. Excellent communication and customer service skills, demonstrating enthusiasm for promoting educational and career opportunities to students. Dependable, organized, comfortable shadowing industry partners. Professional demeanor, initiative, and a passion for supporting student success and workforce development are essential.

Desired Qualifications

Work Schedule - 12 hours per week, flexible with student schedule.

Posting Date - 08/11/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications - 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled
- No

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Important Eligibility Notice:
This position is strictly funded through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. To qualify, you must have a current FWS award as part of your financial aid package. International Students:
Due to federal regulations, international students are not eligible for FWS positions. We highly encourage you to browse and apply for Regular Student Employment positions on our job board, which do not carry this federal restriction. DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at  or by email jobs.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES:
1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

- Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status.

Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources.

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