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Missouri Western State University

Community Connection Assistant

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507

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Position Information Position Title:

Community Connection Assistant

Department:

Center for Service

Appointment Term:

Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary The Community Connection Assistant will be an active team member of a not-for-profit organization, school or governmental agency in the community. The successful candidates will have the ability to work in the community, making an impact in areas such as children and education, food insecurity, homelessness, poverty and more.

Essential Duties The Community Connection Assistant’s duties will vary depending upon the organization they are matched with.

Supporting the organization’s mission

Supporting the organization’s daily operations, which may include work with customers, consumers, staff and volunteers and future or expanded programming.

Required Qualifications

MWSU Student

Degree Seeking

At least an overall 2.0 GPA

Enrolled at least part-time

Must qualify for federal work study financial aid assistance

Preferred Qualifications

Good communication skills

Professionalism

Critical Thinking Skills

Problem‑Solving ability

Teamwork – Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Location Various locations across the St. Joseph community

Hours of Work Varying – Average 12 hours per week. Federal Work Study required.

Desired Start Date 9/2/2025

Posting Detail Information Posting Number ST239P, Number of Vacancies 6, Open Date 08/25/2025, Priority Deadline 03/31/2026, Open Until Filled Yes.

All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.

This position requires a student who has

Federal Work Study

eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361;

website ).

Possibility of earning college credit for work completed. Inquire for more details.

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