Food Pantry Assistant

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM STUDENTS WITH A CURRENT WORK STUDY AWARD ONLY**

Are you looking for an on-campus job that accommodates your class schedule? The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office is seeking a self-motivated, friendly, reliable, and detail oriented individual to assist the Basic Needs Specialist in the Lobo Food Pantry. Food Pantry Assistants are a central part of a collaborative and dynamic team that is passionate about ending student hunger and its root causes on campus. Within this position, students gain experience in food insecurity solutions and development in advocacy efforts. The Food Pantry Assistant will oversee operations at the Lobo Food Pantry during scheduled open hours, support professional staff in campus food donation initiatives and donation collections, assist with incoming deliveries from Roadrunner Food Bank and facilitate student access to essential campus and community basic needs resources.

Student staff can expect to work an average of 15-20 hours per week. Position is anticipated to begin during Spring 2025. The Food Pantry Assistant must be able to lift boxes and supplies up to 40lbs and operate basic moving equipment. They must also be able to maintain work-study eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

• Monitor- client check-in and basic data tracking
• Coordinate pantry volunteers and volunteer task assignments
• Enforce pantry guidelines including basket weight, item limits, current enrollment, etc.
• Organize and face inventory
• Maintain a clean atmosphere in the pantry; cleans and sanitizes scales, baskets, and facilities
• Refer students in need of additional resources to the Basic Needs Specialist

Periodic Tasks

• Unload and inspect food deliveries from Roadrunner Food Bank
• Collect donations from campus and community donors
• Replenish and organize inventory from storage
• Research support services
• Support program data collection; may perform basic data entry tasks
• Relay changes in visitation, service requests, and feedback from the campus community
• Misc. job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Food Pantry Assistants Always...

• Comply with food safety principles

• Work with a friendly and supportive manner

• Treat students, staff, and donors with respect and dignity

• Understand stigma and seek to create a safe and welcoming space for those in need

You will be great for this position if you have:

• Sensitivity and an understanding demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and/or without supervision.
• Strong time management skills; specifically, the ability to manage deadlines and be punctual.
• A collaborative and approachable interpersonal manner.
• The ability to follow specific instructions and standard operating procedures.
• The ability to focus and maintain composure under pressure.
• An interest in student services and food rescue.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.