Federal College Work Study-Community Service (American Red Cross)
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Job TitleFederal College Work Study-Community Service (American Red Cross)AgencyTexas A&M International UniversityDepartmentStudent Conduct & Community Engagement (SCCE)Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationLaredo, TexasJob TypeStudent WorkerJob DescriptionLocation: American Red Cross of Central and South Texas1 West End Washington St Bldg. P-134, Laredo, TX 78040Mission:The American Red Cross' mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Every day, we're at work across the country helping individuals and communities prepare for disasters and other emergencies.Website: Facebook: Job SummaryCommunity Work-Study ProgramThe 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiarize self with the region's community engagement plan and the goals for your chapter. This could be focused community engagement with geographic regions or specific communities.
• Meet with representatives from external organizations should there be a need for partnership development with critical organizations in the chapter. This work may be done in conjunction with the Chapter Executive Director and/or the Chapter Community Volunteer Leaders (CVLs).
• Ensure community engagement activity is recorded in the program tool to support analysis of field program activities.
• Recruit additional community engagement and Latino Engagement Teams as needed to build up the region's workforce.
• Coordinate with the Chapter Executive Director, territory DPX, and Regional CEP Lead on partnership development or priority community engagement work.
• Serve as the partnerships focal point for the Red Cross chapter.
• Ensure that all community engagement teams and Latino engagement teams in the chapter provide updates and reports about field activity on a regular basis to be shared with regional leadership.
• Ensure prioritized communities can receive information and have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Red Cross.
• Organize monthly meetings or as needed for the Chapter CEP workforce to improve skill development or share updates.
• Provide program guidance and support for the chapter CEP workforce about process, tools, and troubleshooting.

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.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout Webb County.

Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours per weeklyAll 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.