Essential Functions:
Community-Engaged Project (e.g., research, creative work, and other collaborative work)
- Create, review, and pursue a personal action plan
- Identify, build relationships with, and actively communicate with community partner(s)
- Co-develop and implement a mutually beneficial collaborative project with community partner(s)
- Fellows may work to support ongoing projects. To view ongoing community-engaged projects looking to be matched with a fellow, click here.
- 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
- Participate in tabling to promote community engagement, and CCESL’s student programs
Mentoring
- Facilitate reflection and guidance to students involved in community engagement
- Meet with students for biweekly, 30-minute 1to1s
- Support students in writing funding proposals and completing action plans, trainings, and ePortfolios
Peer Learning and Reflection
- Participate in 90-minute Fellows weekly meetings for personal professional development
- Complete all required trainings, readings, and other work related to the position
- Create 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 / civic engagement or community organizing
- Commitment to social justice and anti-oppression
Required Qualifications:
- All graduate students enrolled for the entire 2024-2025 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 4 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:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply here.
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.
More Information:
Learn more about CCESL and the Community-Engaged Fellows Program here. Contact Student Programs Manager John Macikas at John.Macikas@du.edu with questions.