Federal Work-study| Community Engagement and Service Learning (Finance)

Department: Community Engagement

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is looking for student workers to place at off-campus organizations for the fall/spring semesters.

THIS IS AN OFF-CAMPUS COLLEGE WORK-STUDY POSITION.

There are two types of positions that students may fill as participants in the Community Work-Study and Internship program:

• Elementary Math, Science, or Reading Tutor
• Community Engagement Intern

DUTIES:

The specific duties for each internship will vary by site.

Generally, tutors will work in educational settings (schools or a non-profit) to help elementary school students better comprehend math, science, or reading.

Community engagement interns will hold internship positions within a local non-profit in an area related to their academic major or specific interests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interest in community issues, engagement, and social justice
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and in a leadership role
• Organizational skills

Qualifications:

• 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 policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.