Civic Engagement Entry Level Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Position Title
Student Project Assistant I _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
3
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.40
Division/School
Diversity, Equity, & Community Engagement
Department Name
521115 CTR FOR CIVIC ENGMENT & PUB SVC -N
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
Community Engaged Scholarship (CES) courses engage GW students in service and collaborative projects with local nonprofit organizations and government agencies. CES Course Guides support the instructors of these courses, and also assist the Community Engaged Scholarship Coordinator to promote and support this work generally. For their assigned courses, students provide support to the students, faculty, and community partners as needed, including: responding to questions, providing occasional in-class instruction on how to find and report service activities, assisting students in service organization placements, gathering and reporting data on student service activities, and assisting instructors and community partners as needed. Special projects or other duties may be assigned.
Standard Position Description
The student will assist in the administrative functions of special projects. Tasks may include:assist with project or program development and maintenance, perform administrative tasks, assist in data collection and data entry, attend and assist in the scheduling of meetings, provide support for events related to the project/program. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience taking a community engaged scholarship course
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/31/2026
Job Close Date
08/14/2026
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.