Community Work-Study Opportunities
Get paid to make a difference.
Are you passionate about giving back to the community and looking for a part-time job? We鈥檝e got you covered! Through a partnership between the Center for Community Engagement & Social Change (CCE) and the Office of Financial Aid, 杨贵妃传媒视频 students can earn federal work-study dollars while working with local nonprofits and community organizations.
What is Community Work-Study?
Community work-study positions allow eligible 杨贵妃传媒视频 students to work part-time with approved nonprofit partners in the Fox Cities. These jobs are funded in part by the federal work-study program and are designed to give you hands-on experience in the social impact world.
Think of it as a triple win:
- 鉁 You get paid.
- 鉁 You build real-world skills.
- 鉁 You support a cause that matters.
Note: You must be eligible for federal work-study to apply.
Why Choose a Community Work-Study Job?
Working with a community partner means you鈥檙e not just clocking hours 鈥 you鈥檙e building a better world and a stronger r茅sum茅. These positions are perfect for students who are curious about:
- Nonprofit careers
- Civic and social advocacy
- Environmental justice
- Youth mentoring and education
- Public health and wellness
Current Job Openings
Ready to dive in? We鈥檝e got a range of positions waiting for you 鈥 from tutoring and arts outreach to housing justice and community wellness.
馃攷 Browse the latest opportunities on Handshake.
Eligible students can apply directly through the platform.
Application Steps
- Confirm your federal work-study eligibility through the Office of Financial Aid or email Michelle Buchinger.
- Log into Handshake and search for 鈥淐ommunity Work-Study鈥 or use the job filters.
- Submit your application with a r茅sum茅 and cover letter (we can help with those too!).
- Interview with the community partner (don鈥檛 worry 鈥 we鈥檒l help you prep!).
Need help with your application materials? Drop by the Career Center!
Questions?
We鈥檙e here to help!
馃搂 Email Michelle Buchinger at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu with any questions about eligibility, applications, or finding the right opportunity.
馃搷 Or stop by the Center for Community Engagement & Social Change on the 4th floor of Warch Campus Center!