Community Service Work-Study: Events & Admin Helper

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX is seeking a Federal College Work Study-Community Service student worker for the Laredo Main Street program. The role offers a $10.00 hourly wage and up to 15 hours per week on-site at 1000 Zaragoza St.

Laredo, TX 78040. This position supports Farmers Market events, vendor coordination, and community outreach while developing professional skills in communication, teamwork, and event planning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours undergraduate, 3 credit hours graduates).
• Maintain a TAMIU GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates.
• Must have a current FAFSA on file and demonstrate financial need.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen.
• Must meet SAPP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setting up, and coordinating Farmers Market events.
• Communicate event details and requirements to participating vendors.
• Help organize vendor placement and event layouts.
• Support event-day operations and assist vendors and attendees as needed.
• Promote events through social media, outreach, and community engagement.
• Answer phone calls, manage emails, and respond to general questions.
• Maintain organized files, records, vendor information, and event materials.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing materials for events and presentations.
• Monitor office supplies and assist with supply requests.
• Update the Laredo Main Street website with current events, programs, and news.
• Upload flyers, photos, announcements, and other website content.
• Review the website for outdated information or technical issues.
• Assist Laredo Main Street staff with other administrative and event-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Vendor relations

Social media basics

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

File organization

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Event setup

Professionalism

Education

Enrollment: half-time (6 credits undergrad; 3 credits graduate)

Job description

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX is seeking a Federal College Work Study-Community Service student worker for the Laredo Main Street program. The role offers a $10.00 hourly wage and up to 15 hours per week on-site at 1000 Zaragoza St.

Laredo, TX 78040. This position supports Farmers Market events, vendor coordination, and community outreach while developing professional skills in communication, teamwork, and event planning.