Community Engagement Internship

Community Engagement Internship

May hire as many as 20 applicants from this posting. Must be Work Study eligible. Work location is off campus.

Position Title - Community Engagement Internship

Student Status - Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location - Springfield off campus employers

Department - Center for Business and Economic Development (CBED)

Hiring Range - 16.25

Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours - Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

How many hours per week are required? - 10-12

Description of Primary Duties - Work with Local Agencies: Match with local non-profit agencies to work 10-12 hours per week throughout the academic year. Earn While You Learn: Receive a paycheck through Federal Work Study funding. Develop Leadership Skills: Learn civic responsibility and nonprofit leadership skills. Expand Your Horizons: Broaden your educational experience and awareness of community needs. Make a Difference: Provide valuable services, insights, and energy to the Springfield community. Community Service Projects: Participate in at least one service project in the community each semester.

Required Qualifications - Eligible for work study 2.5 GPA Enrolled in 12+ credit hours

Contact Information - Kathrine Young View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Statement - Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Open Date - 09/23/2026

Close Date - 10/15/2026

Posting Number - 20260142STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Documents -1
4. Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Supplemental Questions

1. * How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I'm not sure.
3. * Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.5 or better? (Open Ended Question)
5. * This position is located off-campus. Will you be able to reliably commute to the off-campus location?
   • Yes
   • No