Federal Work Study - Community Service

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is intended to provide a meaningful job experience, with direct supervision, that complements and reinforces the recipient’s educational program and/or career goals.   Outcomes from the Federal Work Study program include: 

• Increased communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic
• Time management abilities
• Working within a team environment

POSITION: Federal Work Study – Community Service

DEPARTMENT:   Campus Ministry

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Organize carpool for Soup Kitchen on the third Thursday of every month (we need at least 8 volunteers from 4pm-6:30pm).
• Communicate with local Leavenworth nonprofits on ways our students can help serve the community. Plan and promote service activities for our students (at least one a month). Maintain the Community Service Calendar.
• Organize and lead fundraisers for Mission Trips, Feed the Need, Spiro’s Closet, etc.
• Any other tasks to help support the Campus Ministry Department and local community
• Organize Spiro’s Closet:
• Put away and sort new donations
• Donate any clothing that do not fit with our needs to local charities
• Hang up or refold any clothes that need to be straightened out
• Check the food and see what we need to buy (make a list)
• Contact local food pantries about teaming up with food for Spiro’s Closet
• Organize and Prepare the Kitchen for Community use:
• Make sure all dishes are done and put away
• The Microwaves are clean and ready to be used by the community
• All counter spaces are cleared and disinfected for community use
• Make sure the fridge is clean and throw out any old food
• Post upcoming activities and events to the community
• Post positive comments and posts to uplift the community
• Take down old posts, organize, and create a fun display case every couple of weeks for the community to see
• Take down old posts, organize, and create a fun bulletin board displays every couple of weeks for the community to see
• Help find volunteers to help with Mass parts weekly
• Complete the Federal Work Study orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study and enrolled full time at the University of Saint Mary
• Openness toward religious experiences.
• A basic understanding of how service plays a key role in the mission of our university
• Comfortable engaging with new people
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer skills or a willingness to learn
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu