Earn while you learn. Make a real difference in our community by working with a Community-Based Federal Work-Study Employer!
The Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL) at George Mason University partners with local community-based organizations to provide George Mason University students the opportunity to engage in Community-Based Federal Work Study (FWS). The FWS program provides part-time employment for undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible as evidenced in their financial package, allowing them to earn tax-free money to help pay education expenses.
How this works:
Off-campus community service jobs can be with local non-profit, governmental and community-based organizations that are designed to improve the quality of life for residents of the surrounding area. Community Service Employment positions aim to:
- Provide students with real life experience outside of the classroom
- Encourage students to consider careers in public service
- Provide community service organizations the opportunity to extend the population they service
- Allow students the opportunity to gain professional work experience
Where can you work?
There are a few ways to find a Community-Based Federal Work Study (FWS) position that fits your interests and goals:
1. Have an organization in mind?
If there's a local nonprofit, school, or government organization you'd love to work with, you might be able to use your Federal Work Study award there! Talk to someone at the organization first to see if they’re open to hosting a student worker. If they are, send our office the contact person's name and information. We'll take it from there—we’ll reach out, share the requirements, and help set everything up.
2. Check current openings below.
We occasionally hear directly from community-based organizations that they are interested in hosting FWS students, asking us to share the position. In that case, we share the openings on our website directly. Scroll down to see the current list of openings.
3. Nothing here catching your eye?
Log into Handshake and search for "Federal Work Study" to explore even more positions. New opportunities are added regularly, so check back often!
Current Job Openings
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