Community Engagement & Event Ministry Coordinator (CSLP FWS)

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 Iglesia Aliento/Breath Church located at 701 South 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. Hospitality is one of Iglesia Aliento’s core values, demonstrated through their support of newly arrived immigrants in the Phoenix area. They connect individuals with essential community services such as healthcare, food assistance, legal aid, housing resources, and citizenship courses for permanent residents. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of Iglesia Aliento; 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:

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Weekend availability for 1-2 events or services each month

● Coordinate monthly community events such as: Hispanic Heritage Month (September), Church Anniversary (October), Fall Fiesta (November), Community Christmas Meal and Tamalada (December), and additional events from January to June.

● Support the Stories of Hope program by helping organize meals, hospitality, and healing-centered environments for immigrant families.

● Assist in the growth of outreach ministries (e.g., food and clothing distribution), including volunteer coordination, setup, and participant engagement.

● Offer hospitality and welcome to guests and new families during worship and events, helping them connect to church life.

● Follow up with visitors through phone calls, texts, or welcome notes under pastoral supervision.

● Ensure that Sunday programming for Spanish-speaking children and youth is prepared and supported (materials, sign-ins, transitions).

● Prepare supply lists, coordinate logistics, and assist with documentation (photos, reports, feedback)\

● Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Experience/  Education

Qualifications:

• Heart for service, hospitality, and social justice rooted in faith values.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to serve in a multicultural, dynamic setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively.
• 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