Student Worker (IVC - Basic Needs

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)

This student staff position will be a driving force in increasing student engagement and visitation to The Spot:
Center for Basic Needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the planning of programs and events, and about supporting the Basic Needs team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged individual who is passionate about supporting their peers and making a positive impact on campus.

This position will provide peer‑to‑peer support and work closely with Basic Needs team members to ensure the success of student outreach, daily operations, and serve as a liaison between student visitors and the Basic Needs team. The person in this position will support team members in maintaining a clean, safe food pantry operation, an organized and welcoming clothing closet, and more.

This person will work within the Basic Needs Program, which provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.

• Provide individualized and group support to visiting students with empathy and kindness
• Ensure students complete established requirements before accessing services
• Comply with assigned trainings to maintain food, data, and center safety
• Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for The Spot
• Support outreach, training, and workshop efforts
• Understand and apply protections for confidential student information
• Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access, and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition
• Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote The Spot
• Maintain records concerning program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents
• Support efforts with campus and community partners related to Cal Fresh activities
• Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about The Spot, such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Must be a current Irvine Valley College student in good academic standing.

Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during Fall/Spring semesters and 3 units during Summer to be eligible for and maintain employment.

• Familiarity with issues related to food insecurity, housing instability, and student basic needs
• Standard office software and data entry tools

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is primarily conducted on‑site at The Spot:
Center for Basic Needs. The position involves moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Work Schedule:

TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week:
Up to 20

This is a short‑term, temporary, hourly Non‑Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short‑term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short‑term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis."

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short‑term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice.

NBU employment is at‑will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide…