UMR Food Pantry Assistant (2024-2025)
University of Minnesota - Rochester

Job Title: UMR Food Pantry Assistant (2024-2025)
Location: Rochester
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 360508
About the Job

(2222) UMR Food Pantry Assistant

Summary: This position assists UMR staff in supervising and maintaining the UMR Food Pantry and collaborates with University faculty and staff to help address food insecurity on campus.Duration: August 14 - May 14, 2025Hours/Pay: Average 3-4 hours per week. $15/hr compensation.
Goals: With guidance from SSEE staff, the intern shall accomplish the following during the internship

Support the UMR Community in alleviating food insecurity across campus.Create and implement a plan for professional development, focusing on individual internship and personal goals. Anticipated skills development includes, but is not limited to: communication, organization, time management, project management, and program assessment/evaluation.Articulate skills developed through reflection activities and how they apply outside the internship.

Activities: With guidance from SSEE staff, the intern is expected to achieve the following:

Pick up pantry orders from Channel One and the People's Food Co-op 1-2 times a week
(Preferred candidates will have their own car and/or have a valid driver's license)Meet regularly with the SSEE staff supervisor Supervise Pantry volunteers when applicable Stock and maintain organization of the PantryCollect and submit monthly usage statistics to Channel OneWork with volunteers to collect Pantry data (usage and comment cards)Serve as Liaison for the Rochester Student Association and UMR Food Priority Team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Responsible, reliable, and self-motivated (can take initiative)Good communication skills (both written and verbal), organization and time managementAbility to work independently, as well as on a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Current student who has completed at least two semesters at UMRReceives Federal Work Study and can commit to at least 3-4 hours a week

About the Department

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) center for Student Success, Engagement, and Equity will hire Food Pantry Assistants to help support UMR's efforts to address food security on campus during the 2024-2025 academic year. Preference is given to current students who have a strong interest in holding a leadership position on campus and an interest in collaborating with UMR faculty and staff in addressing issues of food insecurity on campus.

How To Apply

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

To apply for this position, please complete the 2024-2025 Pantry Assistant Application by Friday, May 3, 2024.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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