Federal Work-Study Off-Campus Community Service jobs are a great way to network with the larger Columbus community, and apply what you're learning in the classroom to real life situations.
These are jobs funded solely by the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program with approved non-profit and government agencies. Work-study eligible students holding these positions are considered Ohio State employees through the Office of Student Financial Aid, however the worksite is with the agency.
Hiring now for the
2026-27 academic year
Click the Workday job post link to learn more about each position. To apply, follow the application instructions on the job post.
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
R155513 COSI Early Childhood Educator Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R154951 Columbus Historical Society Office and Archives Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R154952 Columbus Historical Society Office and Marketing Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R153108 Columbus Metropolitan Library Support Student Assistant- Filled
R155233 Equality Ohio Education Fund Communication Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
Global Health, Education and Development (GHEAD)
R155804 GHEAD Community Service Navigator Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R155803 GHEAD Middle School Tutor Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
The Neighborhood Design Center
R155963 Neighborhood Design Center Architectural Design Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R155976 Neighborhood Design Center Graphic Design & Social Media Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R155974 Neighborhood Design Center Landscape Architecture Design Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R155970 Neighborhood Design Center Planning & Urban Design Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
R155967 Neighborhood Design Center Web Design Student Assistant - Hiring for autumn
The Ohio Department of Agriculture
R153073 Ohio Department of Agriculture Laboratory Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
R153078 Ohio Department of Agriculture Maintenance Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
R153083 Ohio Department of Agriculture Animal Laboratory Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services
R154803 Ohio Department of Veterans Services Business and Process Analyst Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
R154805 Ohio Department of Veterans Services Data and Analytics Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
R155260 Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Communications and Engagement Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
R155262 Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Policy Program Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse/Redeeming Injustice
R153186 Roosevelt Coffeehouse Outreach Barista Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
R153185 Roosevelt Coffeehouse Social Media and Marketing Student Assistant- Hiring for autumn
Confirmed 2026-2027
Check back often for jobs with these confirmed employers!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Federal Work-Study is a form of need based financial aid. Only students
participating in the Federal Work-Study Program may apply for these community service positions.