Community Work-Study Information for Students and Organizations

Eastern Michigan University's Community Work-Study Program (CWSP) is an excellent way to finance your education while making a positive impact in your community! CWSP is a need-based financial aid opportunity for undergraduate students, allowing you to earn money through part-time employment with off-campus organizations. Working with the Engage@EMU office, you'll collaborate with the CWSP supervisor to find a position—either in-person or remote—that aligns with your interests, schedule, and transportation needs. Our program partners with over 40 organizations in Washtenaw County and has placed more than 100 students. CWSP offers the unique benefit of earning money for college expenses while gaining valuable job experience. Many of our graduates have secured internships and full-time careers through their CWSP positions!

CWSP Supervisor Symone Davis at [email protected] is available to assist with any inquiries.

Information for Students

  • How Do I Get Started?

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    Complete a Quick and Easy Student Community Work-Study Application. Use the button below to view all open positions and to apply.

    Open Community Work-Study positions

    Once you submit your application, the CWSP Supervisor will review it and confirm your eligibility for the work-study program. They will then contact you via your EMU email to arrange an interview.

    Before your CWSP interview, please take the following steps:

    1. Fill out the student information form provided by the CWSP Supervisor. 
    2. Review your school and extracurricular schedule to identify 5-10 hours per week that you can commit to your CWSP job.

    Have questions about the work-study application process? Please email your EID to CWSP Supervisor Symone Davis at [email protected] for assistance.

  • What is the Pay Rate and How Will I Be Paid?

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    All CWSP students begin at a rate of $15 per hour during their first semester.

    Students are required to log their hours for each pay period using the time sheet available in their my.emich.edu account. CWSP Supervisor will walk you through the time sheet process. For detailed instructions on completing your time sheet, please refer to the Payroll Resources tab below. CWSP Site Supervisors will also submit time sheets for each student every pay period.

    CWSP Supervisor will send reminders to both students and site supervisors on the morning time sheets are due.

    Your work-study award funds will be automatically deposited to your Eagle OneCard, unless you have set upset up Direct Deposit [PDF].

  • What Job Opportunities Are Available?

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    The goal of CWSP is to match students with positions that align with their interests and skills at local nonprofit organizations. Students may also use their work-study award at for-profit organizations if they are working on a project that benefits the community. 

    Here are some examples of job opportunities CWSP students have taken on in the past. If you're interested in a role outside these areas, let us know— we’ll work with you to find a placement that matches your interests.

      • Arts: Art Program Assistant, Art's Educator (K-12)
      • Communications: Volunteer Coordinator, Communications Manager, Marketing Intern, Social Media Manager, Blog Writer
      • Education: After-School/Before-School Tutor (K-12), Preschool Mentor, ESL Workshop Assistant, Creative Writing Workshop Assistant, Child Development Assistant (18 mos. - 5 years)
      • Environmental Science: Environmental Advocacy Webinar Assistant, Environmental Curriculum Assistant
      • General: Food Pantry Stocker, Meal Kit Sorter, Meal Delivery Driver, Events & Photography Assistant
      • Public Sector/Government: Community Development Assistant, Government/Nonprofit Events Assistant
      • Technology: Computer Technician

  • Student Employment Checklist

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    Before you can begin your CWSP job, you’ll need to complete the Student Employment Checklist. Please follow the steps below to get started:

    Complete I-9 Form [PDF] (Page 3 has the Lists of Acceptable Documents)

      • Email Crystal Walrath at the University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC) at [email protected] to to schedule an in-person appointment to complete the form.

    Complete the following tasks in your my.emich.edu account under the Student Employment Menu:

      • Certify that you have read and understand the Student Employee Policy [PDF] and the Data Security and Confidentiality Policy
      • Consent to a Criminal Background Check 

Information for Organizations

  • How Do I Get Started?

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     If you are interested in getting started with the CWSP Program, please complete the following steps:

    • Fill out the Organization Interest Form
    • The CWSP Supervisor will review your application and contact you via email. 
    • If approved the CWSP Supervisor will contact your organization to set up a time to complete a CWSP orientation with you.

    Visit our main page to view our current and previous placement locations.

    Please email CWSP Supervisor Symone Davis at [email protected] with any questions.

Resources for Students and Organizations