Student Community Engagement Assistant II _Non-FWS

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Community Engagement Assistant II _Non-FWS

Level of Support
Student Support II

Position Type
Non-FWS

Number of Openings
1

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

Wage Per Hour
19.00

Division/School
Diversity, Equity, & Community Engagement

Department Name
521115 CTR FOR CIVIC ENGMENT & PUB SVC
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Department Bio

The mission of the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is to integrate civic engagement into George Washington University's educational work. We promote equity and active citizenship in a diverse democracy, focus GW's resources to address community needs through reciprocal partnerships beyond the campus, and enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship at GW.

Position Specific Summary

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 academic year and will begin in August.

This is a graduate level position.

This position supports and facilitates the day-to-day operations of Civic House, an Academic Residential Community program for first-year students interested in becoming active citizens engaged in their communities. The graduate assistant coordinates the co-curricular programs for Civic House, including monthly community engagement activities and a peer mentorship program. The GA also liaises with the instructors of the Civic House courses, a University Writing course in the fall and a leadership course in the spring.

The program challenges students to learn about the unique cultures, strengths, and needs of communities in Washington, D.C. and to build relationships among students, faculty, and community-based organizations to meet needs and learn through service. As part of the Nashman Center team the Graduate Assistant must have exceptional organization, communication, and time-management skills and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

This position requires occasional weekend work for monthly Saturday events.

This position is essential to the functioning of the Civic House program.

This position will be scheduled for a maximum of 15 hours per week.

Standard Position Description

Students work with community organizations in the District of Columbia to address issues that build the organization's capacity, expand the mission or address infrastructure issues, such as program evaluation, volunteer management, web design, or developing new program areas. Students serve a full academic year and gain perspective through leadership development and build a diverse network at GW and beyond campus committed to social justice.

Students serve as a team leader for other GW participants at their assigned community organization and provide coaching, support, and training. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific to the department or community site.

Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Required Qualifications

Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a leadership role in service and civic engagement

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
02/27/2026

Job Close Date
03/20/2026

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation
In-Person

Hiring Manager Name
Amy-Leah Joaquim

Special Instructions Summary

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:
In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above.

- Background check not required.