Federal College Work Study- Community Service (Southwest Key Programs)

Southwest Key Programs: Las Promesas de Laredo​

2110 Lomas del Sur Suite 101-102

Laredo, TX 78046

Mission:

To provide youth in high-risk communities with growth opportunities to develop leadership and prosocial skills through group activities and service-learning projects.

Website: https://southwestkey.org/

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

Job Summary

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.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a nonprofit organization focused on crime prevention and community safety.

• Opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals and the Executive Director.

• Exposure to various aspects of community outreach, event planning, and nonprofit operations.

• Flexible work schedule that accommodates your academic commitments.

• Potential for skill development and networking opportunities within the community

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ability to communicate with teenagers openly and nonjudgmentally.

• Strong listening skills.

• Ability to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect.

• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to suggest options and alternatives.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

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).

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.

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.

• Must have a reliable transportation.

• Be willing to adhere to all Southwest Key Mentoring Program policies and procedures. 

• Southwest Key requires a drug screening after hiring.

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