Community Service Federal Work-Study Jobs

Saint Louis University Community Service Federal Work-Study Program allows students to earn $15 per hour working at a local nonprofit agency. SLU students can gain valuable experience while making a difference.

Current Community Service FWS Positions   

Community Service Federal Work-Study (FWS) jobs available for the 2024-25 academic year are listed below by site. Each site has a short description of its mission. Click on the job listing for a preview, then follow the links to log in and apply via Handshake, SLU's job database. All jobs listed pay $15 per hour.

Students must be FWS-eligible. In addition to securing a job, students must enroll in the program by sending a screenshot of their FWS Award Overview for '24-'25 to Bobby Wassel at bobby.wassel@slu.edu. 

Biome School

Tuition-free charter school for youth grades K-5, with an emphasis on STEAM learning.

• Enrichment coach

City Garden Montessori School

SLU-sponsored charter school serving youth grades Pre-K thru 8th. 

• Care assistant

City of Webster Groves

• Finance intern
• Human resources intern
• Information technology intern
• Planning and zoning intern

Midtown Community Services

Community center that provides families and youth with a variety of social services.

• After-school assistant*
• Garden assistant*

Mission St. Louis

Providing youth and family services to low-income residents of St. Louis, with a particular focus on after-school enrichment.

• Beyond School assistant - Kairos Academy
• Beyond School assistant - St. Louis Language Immersion School
• Beyond School assistant - The Biome School
• Beyond School assistant - Lafayette Preparatory Academy

North Side Middle School

Charter school near campus serving youth grades 6-8.

• Academic coach*

Smart Kids STL

1:1 after-school tutoring program for under-served youth grades K-12.

• Student tutor

Urban Harvest STL

Nonprofit that works to eliminate food deserts through community gardening, environmental sustainability and education.

• Social media and outreach assistant*
• School garden assistant

* Indicates that transportation is not required.

Create Your Own Community Service FWS Experience

Students who already volunteer as youth tutors at a school or nonprofit organization in the St. Louis region can use their experience to earn FWS funds, if they have them. This can include students who are volunteering as part of a clinical, practicum, internship or other field experience, as long as it involves tutoring youth or family literacy. If your site is open to enrolling in the program, and you are FWS-eligible, please complete this form to start the process.

Before completing the form, communicate with your site to explain the program, and have a screenshot of your 2024-2025 Award Overview from Banner listing your FWS award and amount.