Job Announcement Position Information
Position Title Food Pantry Assistant
Campus All
Department Dean of Students
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description Responsible for assisting in the coordination and daily operations of the Union College campus food pantries. This position assists in providing staff support for the pantry, maintaining inventory, assisting with distributing and stocking donations/supplies and maintaining the pantry standards and guidelines.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Assist with the daily operation of the food pantry locations on the Cranford, Plainfield and Elizabeth campuses. • Responsible for checking students in and out for each visit based on established pantry guidelines. • Assist and support any students that visit the pantry. • Assists in enforcing food pantry policies and procedures. • Oversees the upkeep of the food pantry ensuring safety and cleanliness. • Assist with the regular unloading, stocking and storing of food deliveries and donations. • Assist in the facilitation of pickup of food donations and orders. • Manage the food pantry inventory and report supply concerns to the Coordinator as needed. Provide support for pantry themed programs and workshops including regular produce distributions
Education Requirements High School Diploma required.
Experience Prior food service and/or customer service experience is preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required • A Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members. • Commitment to student service and a diverse population. • Ability to work independently to perform assigned duties. • Ability to take required initiative to solve problems. • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 30 pounds.
Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required.
Salary $18.00 per hour
Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment Part-time hours not to exceed 25 per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours (evenings) will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/22/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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