Federal College Work Study-Community Service (South Texas Food Bank)

Job Title

Federal College Work Study-Community Service (South Texas Food Bank)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$10.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Location: 

South Texas Food Bank

2121 Jefferson St.

Laredo, TX 78040

Mission:

To alleviate hunger in the eight-county service area in the South Texas area by collecting and distributing food through partner agencies and programs while creating awareness and educating the community on the realities of hunger.

Website: https://www.southtexasfoodbank.org

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

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.

South Texas Food Bank is seeking a reliable, service-oriented Program Intern to support daily operations and direct client services. This position provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, community engagement, and public service while directly supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in South Texas. The Program Intern plays a critical role in ensuring efficient food distribution, accurate record-keeping, and positive client experiences—particularly when serving elderly and vulnerable populations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with client registration and intake during food distribution days

• Provide direct support to clients, including elderly individuals, to ensure they receive food items accurately and respectfully

• Offer translation services when needed to support effective communication with clients

• Support food distribution efforts, including organizing, packing, and handing out food items

• Assist with inventory organization, tracking, and restocking

• Help maintain orderly distribution spaces to ensure a smooth and safe process

• Manage and update client databases accurately

• Assist with data entry, filing, and documentation related to food assistance programs

• Support compliance with program requirements such as TEFAP guidelines

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners

• Provide support during high-volume service days in a fast-paced environment

• Represent the South Texas Food Bank with professionalism and compassion

Minimum Requirements

• Interest in psychology, social services, public administration, nonprofit work, or related fields.

• 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

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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

• Position requires face to face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance in the workplace.

• 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.