Student Employment

 

 

Student Employment

Federal Work Study is a federally subsidized employment program awarded to FAMU through the Financial Aid Office. This award is based upon a student financial need. Unlike other aid that is credited to the bill, a bi-weekly paycheck is received based on hours a student has worked.

  • FWS is generally awarded to students during the Fall and Spring Semesters.  FWS is awarded to students during the Summer Semester only when funding is available.
  • All students interested in FWS must be verified for eligibility and approved by the Financial Aid Office.
  • FWS is only available to currently enrolled and registered FAMU students
  • Hourly pay rate and work hours per week are determined by FWS award

Student Other Personal Services are at-will, temporary employment positions 

  • Student OPS positions are available based upon available department funds.
  • Student OPS positions are only available to currently enrolled and registered FAMU students
  • Hourly pay rate and work hours per week are determined by ESUA Director and area supervisor

Efferson Student Union & Activities Internships provide practical experience for FAMU students in a professional environment that support campus life.

  • ESUA Internships  are unpaid but eligible for academic requirements.
  • ESUA Internships are for 13 weeks during the Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters. Students are required to work 20 hours per week.
  • ESUA Internships are only available to currently enrolled and registered FAMU students
  • Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Apply

To be considered for an Efferson Student Union & Activities Internship students must apply through Hire A Rattler.

To be considered for a FWS position with Efferson Student Union & Activities you must complete an APPLICATION PACKET.  Once completed you must submit the application packet, a copy of your class schedule and your resume to Tammye Jordan, tammye.jordan@famu.edu in the Efferson Student Union & Activities Office. 

 

Apply

Position Descriptions

Activities and Programming Intern

  • Develop and implement biweekly programs  for students that focus on cultural, educational or social development of students in Efferson Student Union. 
  • Develop complete project timelines, budgets and other logistical requirements for the semester. 
  • Assist with the implementation of Efferson Student Union & Activities annual events
  • Working hours vary based upon event needs

Facility and Event Management Intern

  • Assist with the day to day facility operations of the Efferson Student Union which includes facility security, event management, housekeeping management. 
  • Assist with administrative functions of facility and event management
  • Provide onsite event management in the absence of the Facility Manager. 
  • Working hours vary based upon event needs

Marketing and Promotions Intern

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for all Efferson Student Union & Activities sponsored events.
  • Assist with onsite marketing and promotional activities at Efferson Student Union & Activities sponsored events.
  • Manage Efferson Student Union & Activities social media platforms
  • Working hours vary based upon event needs

Administrative and Accounting Intern

  • Assist with the front line operations of the Efferson Student Union & Activities which includes front desk operations, clerical, campus deliveries and data entry.
  • Assist with financial data entry and record keeping.
  • Make recommendations for the improvement of front line office operations based upon work experience.
  • Working hours are primarily Monday – Friday 8am-6pm

Recreation and Entertainment Intern

  • Develop and implement recreational programs and competitions in Galimore Lanes & Billiards, the Rattler's Den and Efferson Courtyard 
  • Assist with customer service and cash handling operations in recreational areas
  • Assist with maintenance and general cleaning in all recreational areas 
  • Working ours are primarily Monday –Friday 11:30am-9:30pm and Saturday – Sunday 11:30am-9:30pm
  • Background checks are required

Assessment and Research Intern

  • Develop assessment programs for the purpose of identifying the needs of FAMU students
  • Analyze data collected and prepare presentations illustrating the findings of assessment data 
  • Make recommendations to the Efferson Student Union & Activities Staff and Advisory Board based on assessment data 
  • Working hours are primarily Monday – Friday 8am-6pm however research needs may require night and weekend hours

Graphic & Media Intern

  • Create graphic and media designs for Efferson Student Union & Activities events and services
  • Prepare design and media variations that are in line with university and Efferson Student Union & Activities graphic requirements, for all marketing touch points and deliverables. 
  • Assist with website design and updates to ensure accurate information is available at all times.
  • Working hours are primarily Monday – Friday 8am-6pm