Project Assistant- Community Services- Federal Program
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Provide support to communities and assist Americans in need. An excellent option for those interested in public administration, public health, counseling, human services, teaching, non-profit services, or careers with local, state or federal government and organizations.
Please visit our virtual info session for program information and application assistance:
Virtual Information Session (available 24/7)
PROGRAM BENEFITS
• Completed degree not required
• Gain experience while exploring career options
• Gain a competitive edge over other job applicants in private or government sectors
• Gain leadership and management experience
• Gain college credits for continuing education (earn 6-9 credit hours)
• Gain new contacts by networking with government and community agency directors
• Gain new skills in your career field and expand your capabilities
• Gain advantages for college, trade school or apprenticeships
• Team Leader option for those with advanced skills and education (11 months)
• Minimum of 10 month commitment- can be repeated
• Travel, lodging, healthcare provided plus childcare allowance if applicable
• Earn bi-weekly pay plus $6,095 to pay off educational debt or pay for future educational and job training expenses
Participants in this training program are supervised/evaluated by federal government personnel and federal program team leaders.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Manage volunteers; managing distribution centers; provide support services at emergency shelters; enrolling disaster victims into emergency-assistance databases; distributing educational materials; supporting homeless shelters, supporting food banks, youth and family service organizations; developing programming for seniors and special populations; leading neighborhood and community revitalization projects; providing direct service to students, parents, and families; providing employment counseling; community education and health awareness; coordinate with nonprofits and government agencies to connect community members to services