Essential Functions:
Community-Engaged Project (e.g., research, creative work, and other collaborative work)
- Create, review, and pursue a quarterly personal action plan
- Fellows will fulfill stated responsibilities or duties related to their project. To view each community-engaged project and their duties, click here.
- Actively communicate, build relationships, and collaborate with team members, community partners, and project leads
- Present community-engaged scholarship in relevant academic and community outlets
Advancing Community Engagement
- Attend and support CCESL events, activities, and projects
- Give presentations to departments, student organizations, and classes
- Promote community engagement and CCESL’s student programs (e.g., through participating in tabling and contributing content to be shared on CCESL’s communication outlets)
Mentoring
- Meet with students regularly for 1to1s (e.g., biweekly, 30-minute 1to1s)
- Facilitate reflection, guidance, and support to Scholars (Scholars are students involved in community-engaged projects)
- Support Scholars in completing project duties, ePortfolios, and other Scholar requirements
Peer Learning and Reflection
- Participate in 90-minute Fellows weekly meetings for personal and professional development
- Complete all required trainings, readings, and other work related to the position
- Create and present an ePortfolio (website) that summarizes and reflects upon Fellow’s project/collaborative work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Experience in community engagement, civic engagement, or community organizing
- Commitment to social justice and anti-oppression
Required Qualifications:
- Be a Graduate student enrolled for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
- Undergraduates who demonstrate advanced expertise and experience in community engagement will also be considered.
- International students are welcome to apply.
Working Environment:
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is low to moderate.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities:
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Use of standard office equipment
Compensation, Time Commitment, and In-Office Expectations:
- Pay Rate: $20.00-$23.00/hour, commensurate with education level and relevant experience
- Hours: 10 hours/week for Fall-Spring quarters, with most hours occurring during normal business hours
- In-office: At least 3 hours/week in-office or at CCESL-sponsored events, including: weekly 90-minute Fellows meeting and biweekly 1to1 meetings with a CCESL staff member
Additional Application Details:
- Priority deadline for review of applications is July 6, 2026 at 8am MST. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply here.
- Learn more about CCESL and the Community-Engaged Fellows Program here. Contact Associate Director, John Macikas at John.Macikas@du.edu with questions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check:
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.
