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Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Community Development Engagement Ambassadors)

East Carolina University

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Sep 04, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department	STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Academic Term/Year	FALL 2025/SPRING 2026
Position Title	Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Community Development Engagement Ambassadors)
Posting Number	07537
Position Number	07537
Student Job Category	Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus
Number of Vacancies	12
Job Description	ECU Department of Community Engaged Research is seeking several Community Development Engagement Ambassadors. The Community Development Engagement Ambassador role provides students with a paid, experiential opportunity to actively contribute to strategies that strengthen and improve Eastern North Carolina communities. Through data collection, analysis, and direct engagement with local leaders, ambassadors will help create actionable community profiles that guide future public investments and improvement projects. Responsibilities Ambassadors will: Collect, analyze, and interpret community data metrics to identify trends and assets. Complete a structured, templated community profile for an assigned county. Engage with community leaders, stakeholders, and residents to identify priority areas of concern and opportunity. Conduct focused community assessments to support evidence-based decision-making. Collaborate with other ambassadors (two per county) to ensure consistency of reporting. Prepare and present findings in a clear, organized, and professional format. Contribute to the overall purpose of building stronger, healthier, and more resilient Eastern NC communities. Compensation: $12.00 per hour Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (10-week period) Program Dates: Fall 2025 (with potential Spring 2026 continuation) Location: in-person, on-campus
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)	Qualifications Must be Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible for the 2025-2026 academic year. Strong written, oral, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured program. Comfortable engaging with various community stakeholders in professional settings. Basic proficiency with data collection tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and/or data visualization platforms. Preferred Fields of Study Students pursuing majors or minors in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Public Administration Community and Regional Planning Computer and Data Sciences Anthropology Sociology Political Science Education Business Administration / Management Information Systems
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload your resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online. *To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)*
Quick Link for Direct Access	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/88907
Open Date	09/04/2025
Close Date	10/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.