Federal College Work Study-Community Service

Job Title

Federal College Work Study- Community Service (Laredo Crime Stoppers)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Location:

Laredo Crime Stoppers

Address: 320 E. Ryan St.

Laredo, TX 78041

Mission:

To solve and prevent crime in the Laredo / Webb County area in partnership with citizens, the media, and the criminal justice system.

Website: https://www.laredocrimestoppers.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laredocrimestoppers

Community Work Study Program

The Community Work Study Program (CWS) provides federal financial aid eligible students the opportunity to work part-time at non-profit organizations that serve the public interest. 

Goals of this program include:

• Develop interest in public service through employment with TAMIU and be assigned to local non-profit, government, or community-based organizations.

• Apply skills and theories gained through coursework to solve problems and explore issues outside the classroom. 

• Enhance career competencies, such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and leadership. 

• Articulate how experiences will shape personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

Laredo Crime Stoppers is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Program Intern to join their team. The intern will support various aspects of our crime prevention and community engagement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, community outreach, and public safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in criminal justice, public administration, or nonprofit management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Program Support

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of crime prevention programs and events.

• Support the implementation of community outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and public awareness campaigns.

• Help maintain program schedules, track progress, and report on outcomes.

2. Community Engagement

• Work with community partners to promote Laredo Crime Stoppers’ initiatives.

• Participate in community meetings and events to represent the organization and gather feedback.

• Assist in developing and distributing informational materials such as flyers, newsletters, and social media content.

3. Administrative Tasks

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of program activities and outcomes.

• Assist with general office tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, and organizing files.

4. Research and Analysis

• Conduct research on crime trends, prevention strategies, and best practices in community safety.

• Analyze data to identify areas for program improvement and increased impact.

• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

5. Marketing and Communications

• Contribute to the creation and management of content for social media platforms and the organization’s website.

• Assist in designing marketing materials and promotional campaigns.

• Help monitor and respond to public inquiries through social media and other communication channels.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduates' students.

• Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.

• Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.an eligible non-citizen.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in criminal justice, public administration, sociology, communications, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Passion for community service and crime prevention.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.

• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Input hours worked daily and submit time sheet biweekly.  

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Reliable transportation.

Pay of Rate: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.