Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact (CCESI)

The Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact (CCESI) invites students interested in public service & positive social change to apply for RamCorps. RamCorps is a civic leadership program for WCU students committed to the ideals of public service, active citizenship, and the promotion of positive social change. The program offers a variety of opportunities for students to positively impact the university and wider communities while completing their programs of study at WCU. In addition to receiving on-going leadership and development training, RamCorps members may be eligible to receive financial compensation to help them sustain their passion and commitment to contributing to the common good.

Detailed position information for all positions listed below can be found at https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/482284 

Resource Pantry Ambassadors 

The Resource Pantry, located within The Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact, supports student success by minimizing food and basic need insecurity and preparing students for life after graduation.  Resource Pantry Ambassadors are responsible for assisting students accessing the pantry, processing donations, maintaining pantry inventory via PantrySoft.

This is a Federal Work Study position beginning at $12-$14/hour pending Financial Aid's approval of the applicant's work study appointment.

Resource Pantry Coordinators 

The Resource Pantry, located within The Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact, supports student success by minimizing food and basic need insecurity and preparing students for life after graduation.  Resource Pantry Coordinators are assigned Special Projects that will assist in long-term Pantry development. 

These are a Federal Work Study positions beginning at $14-$15/hour pending Financial Aid's approval of the applicant's work study appointment.

Community Site Leader 

The Community Site Leader will serve 8-10 hours per week working with one of CCESI's community partners out in the West Chester community. Community Site Leaders are WCU student leaders interested into public policy and common-good issues. The Site Leader is responsible for serving as a liaison between our office and their community placement - gaining real-world professional experience, recruiting new RamCorps members, and participating in RamCorps trainings and events.

This is a Federal Work Study position paying between $12-$15/hour pending Financial Aid's approval of the applicant's work study appointment. For students who are not Federal Work Study eligible, we have a limited number of stipends available for outstanding candidates.

Office Assistant 

The Office Assistant will work 8-10 hours per week providing administrative support to the Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact.  Duties include providing customer service to CCESI visitors both in-person and through the center’s WebChat feature, supporting staff with coordinating logistics for in-person & virtual events, assisting with CCESI events, generating promotional materials and more. 

This is a Federal Work Study position beginning at $12-$14/hour pending the applicant’s financial aid package.