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Wolverine Essentials Student Assistant (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

Wolverine Essentials is seeking highly motivated and service passionate students to join our department. These student employees will be the primary day-to-day staff in the Wolverine Essentials storefront, helping students access food, clothing, and household items, and connecting them to our case management services as needed. Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time at the University of Michigan-Flint and be available to work 15 hours per week for the duration of the employment period.

• Assist with the daily operations of the Wolverine Essentials basic needs hub including the storefront (campus food pantry).
• Oversee food and clothing inventory including ordering food and supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines and policies.
• Receive food and clothing donations per the stated guidelines.
• Provide one-on-one intakes for new users, discuss additional resource needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Work with the ODOS marketing assistant to create and distribute marketing materials for Wolverine Essentials.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of WE programs including some evening or weekend activities.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to improve practices and processes in Wolverine Essentials.
• Other duties as assigned

• Enrolled at least part-time as a UM-Flint student
• Ability to speak publicly and represent Wolverine Essentials in a positive light
• High level of interpersonal skills: can listen effectively and interact with people appropriately and professionally
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Available to work some nights and weekends
• Must be able to attend August staff training (dates and times to be announced)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Preference will be given to those candidates who will be enrolled through the W27 semester
• Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated leadership in student organizations
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse constituents

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day following the posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.