Food Pantry Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Location (Full Address):

475 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

200205 Student Activities-Stu Life

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.50 - $22.79

Responsibilities:

This is a time as reported position (18-20 hours per week) that oversees the River Campus Food Pantry as part of Student Centers & Services. Supports students from vulnerable populations by overseeing the operation of the campus Food Pantry, ensuring access to essential resources that promote their success. They are a member of the University Student Life Operations team supervised by the Director of Student Centers & Services. This is a temporary position that runs until Summer 2027.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Food Pantry Operations Management:

• Works with leadership to set hours of operation, balancing both the needs of students and the Food Pantry budget
• Manages the organization of space, maintaining ADA accessibility and ease of access to services
• Ensures compliance with Foodlink guidelines by completing required trainings and operating within established food safety standards and procedures
• Maintains required certifications and adheres to all policies set forth from governing organizations (ex: FoodLink)
  • Food safety certification
  • Civil rights training
  • Recalled food training
• Coordinates assessment of Food Pantry services using established metrics and processes. Stays aware of students' needs related to the Food Pantry's services
• Identifies areas for improvement and solves simple and complex problems facing the service
• Participates as a member the Student Centers & Services Team in the department and attends departmental meetings, events, and community building activities
• Develops and manages both the operating and student employment budgets for the Food Pantry (~$20,000) with oversight and approval from leadership.
• Serves as point of contact for FoodLink.
• Requests marketing/educational materials.

Procurement & Inventory Management:

• Purchases and distributes food and hygiene products including pick up, receipt, storage, organization, and distribution to students.
• Sets standards for inspecting incoming inventory (donations and purchased items).
• Stays compliant with University Sanitarian guidelines.
• Maintains the inventory, establishes a schedule for when items need to be replenished
• Oversees all aspects of the online platform used for bag order food requests, including managing and updating inventory. Purchases supplies and logs expenses in accordance with University Procurement Card policies.
• Updates the Amazon Wish List.

Data Analysis:

• Summarizes Food Pantry usage data for campus partners and senior leadership to help address high need students and current campus trends.

Event Management

• Participates in tabling and presentation opportunities promoting the Food Pantry.
• Plan the annual Move Out Clean Out collection drive in coordination with Facilities and Residential Life.

Student Employment:

• Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates student staff who are employed in the Food Pantry.
• Utilizes student development theory to enhance the department's student employment program.
• Is a member of the department's student employment committee and supports the office's overall student employment program through trainings, recognition programs, and other tasks.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or higher required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience working with college students, food pantries, basic needs services, non-profit management, or social work preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A desire to work with college students and an understanding of the experiences of low-income, first-generation college students at R1 institutions required.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Interest in working on a team and individually to accomplish department and division objectives required.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Valid US Driver's license required

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