Food Pantry Student Assistant

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

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Department:

Student Support Services / Basic Needs
- Project Access

Position Title:

Food Pantry Student Assistant

Developmental Focus:

Explore & Build

Economic Mobility Pathway:

Pathway 1 - Healthcare & Human Services

Location:

On Campus
- Food Pantry, Building 4, Room 103A

Number of Positions:2

Recommended

Hours:

Weekday, on-campus coverage based on student academic schedules and pantry needs

Maximum

Hours:

18.5 hours per week

Supervisor:

Nancy Santos, Director of Project Access

Position Summary

The Food Pantry Student Assistant provides entry-level operational and customer-service support for RCC's on-campus Food Pantry. Students help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming environment; receive and organize supplies; support distribution; and assist students accessing food and personal-care resources.

Stock, organize, label, and maintain pantry shelves and supplies according to established procedures.

Assist with routine check-in and distribution processes under staff direction.

Track inventory and routine usage information using approved forms or systems.

Maintain an orderly pantry area and assist with receiving and organizing approved deliveries.

Provide approved information about pantry hours and resources and refer eligibility or support questions to Project Access staff.

Do not independently determine student eligibility or provide case-management services.

Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the  academic year.

Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.

Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.

Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.

Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled RCC student in good academic standing and eligible for Federal Work-Study.

Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to follow established procedures.

Strong customer-service and professional communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact respectfully with students from varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest or experience in customer service, food access, community service, inventory, or student support.

Federal Work-Study Compliance Notes

This FWS assignment is part-time, on-campus student employment and is contingent upon continued Federal Work-Study eligibility and available award funding.

FWS students may perform only the duties identified for the FWS assignment and approved by the supervisor;
Learn & Earn responsibilities are not interchangeable with FWS duties.

Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring scheduled hours so the student does not exceed the approved FWS award or institutional work-hour…