Community Service Work
Student Employment is a great way to help defray college expenses.
Rhodes has expanded its current work opportunities to include a variety of off-campus options with non-profit agencies. These opportunities are limited to those students who have applied for financial assistance and been awarded a Federal Student Employment Award (FWS). These jobs will be at off-campus sites and will require that the students have adequate transportation to and from their assigned jobs. Because students will be required to provide transportation, the pay rate will be $7.70/ hr.
All students need to apply for financial assistance in order to seek qualification for the Federal Student Employment Program. When we offer you Federal Student Employment as part of your financial assistance you will then want to choose a few options from the jobs listed below and contact the person listed at the agency directly to request an interview. If you are selected for a position, you will need to immediately notify the Financial Aid Office so that we can get your paperwork started and remove the job from our list of opportunities.
What do I need to know about Community Service Work?
- The standard award is $2,000/year.
- Work is limited to 10-12 hours/week.
- You’ll be paid bi-weekly by Rhodes.
- Student Employment is defined as financial aid—your earnings are considered part of your overall financial aid package.
- Student employees are subject to tax laws and other employment regulations.
- Your actual earnings are contingent upon your job placement and hours worked, reported via regular employment procedures at Rhodes.
- Checks are issued to student employees.
- Student Employment may not defer payment of Rhodes fees.
- Federal Student Employment is limited to students who demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA.
- You’ll be required to complete the INS I-9 form and supply identification documents before beginning work. These documents must be supplied in person
- You must work with the Community Service Office to report your hours worked weekly.
Job Opportunities Available
All jobs below are posted as PDF.
Friend for Life- Administrative Assistant
Friends for Life- Nutrition Services
Friends for Life- World AIDS Day
Memphs Literacy Council
Our Children, Our Future
The Leadership Academy- Memphis Connections
The Leadership Academy- Communcations and Marketing
The Leadership Academy- Alumni Intern
St. Jude
United Housing
Volunteer Midsouth
West TN Family Solutions- Good Life
West TN Family Solutions- SNL