Student Employment - TreeUtah Work Study Opportunity (Part-Time)

Salary : $17.16 Hourly

Location : Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type : Part-Time Staff

Job Number : 202500298

Division : Student Affairs

Department : Thayne Center

Opening Date : 08 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Determined by Position

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

What We Do TreeUtah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with students, municipalities, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers to plant trees in public spaces throughout the state. We plant trees of all types and sizes to make Utah a greener place to live, work, and play.

Work Study Details TreeUtah invites students to participate in a flexible, student-driven work study program . This opportunity is ideal for students looking to create and implement an environmentally focused project that applies their academic knowledge to a real-world setting.

Our work study position is a hybrid / remote position tailored to each student's skills and environmental passions. The CWS student will meet with TreeUtah staff to design a project that aligns with TreeUtah's mission to improve Utah's quality of life by enhancing the environment through tree planting, stewardship, and / or education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

CWS Responsibilities Will Include :

• Design and execute a unique, environmentally focused project
• Support tree planting, education, and community outreach events
• Contribute to urban forestry and environmental education efforts

Example of Possible CWS Projects :

Minimum qualifications

Ideal Candidates :

Must be a current SLCC student

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to pass a background check per the Bureau of Child Care Licensing of Utah.

Must be able to pass a TB test per Licensing requirements.

Must be able to pass a basic physical as per Accreditation standards.

Must be able to maintain a food handlers permit.

Must be able to bend, move and interact with children at their level.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and lift up to 30 lbs. daily.

Must be dependable.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx / a / o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Are you a current SLCC student?

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Do you have a 2.0 PGA?

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Are you taking 6 credit hours for fall and spring semester?

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Have you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application?

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If yes, have you been awarded or know if you are eligible for work-study?

Required Question