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Web Content & Digital Operations Intern (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Grand Canyon University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose: Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents' needs.
GCU maintains a partnership with NextGen Creatives. NextGen Creatives' mission is to draw out the creative gifts and talents of youth within the foster care system. The CSLP student worker's work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of NextGen Creatives; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring). If eligible, CSLP student workers can work during summer (i.e., May - August).
CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, "Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need." These services must be open and accessible to the community.
As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents).
Note: All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.
Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:
  • Performs WordPress website maintenance, including plugin health, backend community
  • Manages the "Digital Resource Hubs" which provides 24/7 access to literacy training and advocacy tools
  • Bridges the technical gap between NextGen Creatives, A Hope and A Future & other entities by maintaining a shared digital calendar and resource portal used by foster families to access support services
  • Provide support for hands on events
  • Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility
  • MS OffIce Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Particularly Photoshop for image editing and visual web design)
  • Canva (Frequently used for quick social media assets and digital content creation)
  • WordPress (The most common platform for open-source website management)
  • Drag-and-Drop Builders (Tools like Wix and Squarespace for rapid site deployment ad design)

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • N/A

Experience/ Education
Qualifications:
  • Be eager to learn new tools and challenging concepts
  • Be a strong communicator and collaborative team player
  • Be organized and detail-oriented
  • Be adaptable and solution-oriented
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Experience/Education:
Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
  • Enrolled at GCU in a bachelor's program or master's program full-time during fall/spring or half-time during summer.
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
  • Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

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