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Federal Work Study| Off-Campus Community Engagement

  • 496696
  • Part-Time
  • Closing on: Sep 11 2026
  • Community Engagement
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Department: Community Engagement Salary: $15.00 per hour

Description:

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.

THIS IS AN OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITY!

Duties:

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

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

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