Start date: January 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester (with a possibility of an extension)
Time commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Hourly rate: $18.45-$20

About CommUniverCity
CommUniverCity SJSU is a partnership dedicated to strengthening community connections, health, and education in underserved neighborhoods of Central San José. Working alongside residents, faculty, students, and community partners, we support community-driven initiatives that promote educational opportunity, healthy environments, and neighborhood empowerment.

Position Overview
The Project Coordinator supports the Program Manager in the development and implementation of community-engaged, course-based service-learning projects. This role connects SJSU faculty and students with community priorities, helps coordinate projects, evaluates program impact, and supports efforts to build community leadership and engagement.

Focus Areas

• Education: Expand learning opportunities and promote a college-going culture
• Community Health: Support healthy environments and lifestyles
• Neighborhood Environment: Strengthen safe, connected, and empowered communities

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate service-learning projects that connect SJSU faculty, students, residents, and community partners to advance neighborhood-driven goals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously by tracking timelines, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining consistent communication with CommUniverCity’s Community Outreach Program Coordinator
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and approachable demeanor while interacting with children, school district personnel, residents, faculty, students, and community partners
• Foster resident engagement by supporting community outreach efforts and neighborhood events
• Assist in planning and coordinating outreach initiatives, engagement activities, and community events by organizing logistics and communicating with stakeholders
• Collect, organize, and maintain project data and documentation by filing
• Assist with program evaluation and impact tracking by organizing project data, documenting outcomes, and maintaining records
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of CommUniverCity’s mission

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Fall 2027 graduate or later
• Current SJSU student in good academic standing
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Reliable transportation for community site visits
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license
• Familiarity with issues impacting low-income and diverse communities
• Experience in community outreach, engagement, or event planning

For any questions, please contact mary.jimenez-floyd@sjsu.edu.

 

Applications close on November 3, 2026