Student Community Engagement Assistant _Off-Campus FWS

Position: Student Community Engagement Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS - No Experience Required
Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Community Engagement Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS

Level of Support
Student Support I

Position Type
Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings
8

Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)

Wage Per Hour
18.00

Division/School
Division/School

Department Name
Fresh Farm Inc.

Department Bio

FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region.

FRESHFARM's Food Prints program integrates gardening, cooking, and nutrition education into the curriculum through a model of partnerships, standards-based lessons, cafeteria connections and food access. Our expert educators teach hands-on lessons that get students excited about growing, preparing and enjoying fresh, local whole foods - and bring science, math and social studies to life - with the goal of improving health outcomes of children and families.

Position Specific Summary

Food Prints Classroom Assistants are responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Food Prints program. They work directly with the school's Lead Food Prints teacher for preschool through 5th grade classes. This position will support the work of the Food Prints program at one or more public elementary schools in Washington, DC during the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semester.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Lead Food Prints Teachers in implementation of Food Prints programming, including preparing lessons and set up/clean up
• Assist with Food Prints classes in outdoor gardens and in indoor classrooms
• Support Food Prints teachers with class documentation, such as gathering anecdotes & photos
• Update a timesheet each week to track their hours
• Participate in training and periodic check-ins, conducted by Food Prints' Service Learning Manager, including a mid-semester check in
• Option to participate in additional learning and program opportunities, including cafeteria taste tests, supporting school-based farm stands, and farm/market field trips.

* Must have access to reliable internet and a personal device to check emails/texts daily!

Standard Position Description

Through community engagement programs students serve with community organizations in the District of Columbia. Students provide service to meet the everyday needs addressed by their assigned organization, such as tutoring, meal preparation, or program support and coordination. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific to the department or community site.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Inclusion

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

-Interest in food, nutrition, environmental, and/or primary education
-Fully vaccinated
-Personal device to check emails/texts daily
-DCPS Volunteer Clearance (FRESHFARM can help you apply)
-Ability to drive, bike, scooter, walk, or take public transit to assigned school(s)

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
07/21/2025

Job Close Date
03/11/2026

Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner - Fully Virtual

Work Type Designation
In-Person

Hiring Manager Name
Ibti Vincent

Special Instructions Summary

Please be sure applications include:
1. any relevant experience
2. weekly availability (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)
3. means of getting around the city (metro/bus, car, bike)

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will:
Work with or have contact with minors.

- Background check required. , Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.