Work-Study Jobs in Non-Profit & Government Agencies

The Community Service Program is a Federally funded program that offers work-study positions in non-profit and government agencies.  The Community Service program aims to improve the quality of life for community residents.    Only students with work awards may apply for Community Service positions.
If you accept a Community Service position and have not been previously employed at Drake, you must complete federal and state employment forms.  Forms may be completed at the Professional & Career Development Services office at 107 Old Main.  You will need to bring documentation with you for employment eligibility and identification purposes.  Forms can be completed on the date of hire up to three days after beginning work.
If you have any questions, please contact Debra Wiley, Human Resources, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311; Phone: (515) 271-3741; E-mail: Debra.Wiley@drake.edu.

Job Postings

Job Number:  189
Position Title:  Super Wednesday Assistant
Organization:  Grace United Methodist Church
Address:  3700 Cottage Grove Rd, Des Moines, IA
Supervisor:  Kathye Harrington-Taber
Telephone Number:  255-2131, ext. 130
Email: kathyeht@gracedesmoines.org
Description:  Assist with programming for Super Wednesday, a non-religious after school program for elementary school children.  Through program, children are taught non-violent conflict resolution.  Children attend from 3:30 - 5:30pm.  Help set up, supervise, and interact with children,in a weekly Wednesday after school program.  Program is from September 12 - November 14 and January 30 - April 9.  Hours: 4.45 hours/week.  Wage:  $10/hour.

Job Number:  314
Position Title:  School Based Mentoring Assistant
Organization:  Big Brothers Big Sisters
Address:  9051 Swanson Blvd., Clive, IA
Supervisor:  Leslie Sivadge
Telephone Number:  288-9025
Email: lsivadge@biglink.org
Description:  Student plan, lead, and supervise after-school programs within the Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee area.  Student will assist in recruiting youth and volunteers to participate in the school based program.  Student will also assist in recording information in files and in databases.  Assistant will contact matches (volunteers and kids) on a regular basis to conduct supervision.  Assistant will also assist with basic office work: filing, faxing, typing, and making phone calls, as well as preparing packets, flyers, mailings, etc.  Afternoon responsibility is required as the supervision occurs for after-school programs.

Job Number:  329
Position Title:  After School Associate
Organization:  Children and Family Urban Ministries
Address:  1548 8th Street, PO Box 41125, Des Moines, IA
Supervisor:  Linda Danielson
Telephone Number:  282-2342
Email: linda@cfum.rog
Description:  Student will assist with programming for an after school program for children grades K-8.  The focus of the program is personal development; including social, emotional, and educational development.  Activities include homework help, reading, creative arts, and recreation.  Attendance at an evening meal is included.  Hours are 2:45-5:30 Monday through Friday flexible.  Many Wednesday early dismissals at 1:00 or 1:30.  Up to 13 hours per week; $8.00 per hour.

Job Number:  352
Position Title:  Middle School Program Aide
Organization:  Grace United Methodist Church
Address:  3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA
Supervisor:  Kathye Harrington-Taber
Telephone Number:  515-255-2131, ext. 130
Email: kathyeht@gracedesmoines.org
Description:  Assist with programming for Grace Club, a 6th - 8th grade After School Program, on Wednesdays from 1:30 until 5:45pm.  Ten weeks Fall semester and 15 weeks spring .  Aide will assist with set-up, work with youth in crafts, food preparation, games, and educational activities, and clean up.  Must be 18 years old and pass a background check.  May be able to get additional hours tutoring middles schoolers with homework.  Wage: $10/hour


Job Number:  354
Position Title:  Girls Program Associate - Wonder Girls Grades 4 & 5
Organization:  Children and Family Urban Ministries
Address:  1548 8th Street, Des Moines, IA
Contact:  Linda Danielson
Telephone Number:  515-282-2342
Email: linda@cfum.org
Description:  Student will assist with programming for gender specific after school program for girls.   Activities include relationship building,  diversity training, attention to self-awareness and self-care, social gatherings, and educational and cultural opportunities.  Program assistant will work with The Wonder Girls Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate the programs.  Wonder Girls meet once a week from 2:30 - 5:30pm.  Hours:Up to 6 hours/ week.  Wage: $8.00/hour

 


Job Number:  356
Position Title:  Communications/Marketing Intern
Organization:  Big Brothers Big Sisters
Address:  9051 Swansn Blvd, Clive, IA
Supervisor: Leslie Sivadge
Telephone Number: 288-9025
Email: lsivadge@biglink.org
Description:  Intern will help with the Resource Development Team for at least 1 year with the possibility of 2 years.  This intern will be supervised by the Marketing Coordinator and will assist with a variety of duties.  Intern will respond to all incoming phone, email, and website volunteer inquiries about the program.  Intern will also promote BBBSCI and recruit volunteers at local business and civic fairs.  Additional responsibilities including writing and distributing press releases to local media and assisting with the design of marketing materials such as the BBBSCI newsletter and assist with updating the BBBSCI website.  Experience with Design Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop are required.  Additionally, this requires good writing skills, organized, and self-motivated students.  Student must be at least a sophomore and have the ability to work some day hours.   To apply, submit cover letter and resume.


Job Number:  357
Position Title:  Back Yard Boys Assistant
Organization:  Children and Family Urban Ministries
Address:  PO Box 41125, 1548 8th St., Des Moines, IA
Supervisor:  Linda Danielson
Telephone Number:  515-282-3242
Email: linda@cfum.org
Description:  Back Yard Boys is a gender specific program offered to boys in grades 5-8.  Program Assistants work with a local artists to encourage healthy self-development and community involvement.  This program meets twice a week, 3:00 - 5:00pm, with occasional meetings on nights or weekends.  Program Assistant will work with Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate the programs.  Wage: $8.00/hour