Community Work-Study & Internships
Partner with Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ to Build Meaningful Opportunities for Students—and Your Organization
The Center for Community Engagement & Social Change (CCE) partners with local nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to provide enriching, career-building experiences for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students—while supporting the missions of organizations like yours. Through community work-study and internship opportunities, you can bring energetic, curious, and mission-driven students onto your team while receiving support in a variety of ways.
Community Work-Study Program
Build your capacity while investing in the next generation of change-makers.
Through the federal work-study (FWS) program, eligible Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students can be employed at your organization in part-time roles that support your services and initiatives—with up to 50% of their wages paid by Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
These positions are designed to enhance the well-being of local residents while giving students hands-on experience in nonprofit and community-based work. A wide range of roles may qualify, including those in:
- Health care & public health
- Education & tutoring
- Child care & youth mentorship
- Literacy & language services
- Housing access & neighborhood improvement
- Social services & welfare support
- Disability services
- Transportation equity
- Emergency response & preparedness
- Environmental & rural development
- Recreation & community enrichment
- Public safety, crime prevention, & restorative justice
- Support for first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented populations
If your organization’s mission aligns with any of the above, let’s talk!
Submission Timeline
We review community work-study proposals during two open submission periods:
- Round 1: July 15 – September 1
- Round 2: November 15 – December 15
Interested in hosting a student through this program? Have questions about eligibility or role design?
ðŸÂ§ Email us
Our staff is happy to walk you through the process, brainstorm position descriptions, and support onboarding.
Internship Partnerships
Mentor tomorrow’s leaders—today.
Do you already host interns—or want to start? We’re here to help you design meaningful, well-supported experiences for students. Whether you’re offering paid or unpaid internships, or hoping to collaborate through one of our signature Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ internship cohorts, we’ll help you:
- Write strong position descriptions
- Clarify goals and supervision structures
- Promote your roles to the right students
- Design inclusive, student-centered learning environments
Featured Opportunity:
Social & Environmental Justice Internship Cohort
Each summer, we partner with local nonprofits to place students in internships focused on justice, sustainability, and equity. Participating host sites gain highly motivated interns and join a broader community of practice.
Let us know if you’re interested in becoming a host site for this or other future cohorts!
Let’s Collaborate
Whether you’re ready to post a position or just want to learn more, we’d love to connect. The CCE team is committed to building partnerships that are mutually beneficial, deeply rooted in community needs, and rewarding for both your organization and our students.
ðŸÂ§ Reach out to: community.engagement@lawrence.edu
📞 Or schedule a one-on-one consultation with our staff.
Together, we can empower students and strengthen our community. Let’s get started!