FWS- Undergraduate Assistant, Leo Food Pantry

FWS
- Undergraduate Assistant, Leo Food Pantry (2026/2027)

Job Title FWS
- Undergraduate Assistant, Leo Food Pantry (2026/2027)

Student Position Type

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Part-Time

FTE

Work Schedule

This part-time, up to 20 hours per week, position works regularly scheduled hours in the Leo Food Pantry, with occasional work off campus.

Department Manager

Hiring Manager

Hiring Manager Ebony Williams

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary Information for Announcement

University Overview

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Job Description Summary

The Leo Food Pantry Undergraduate Assistant serves as a student ambassador for the Leo Food Pantry, helping to increase awareness of pantry services, reduce stigma associated with accessing basic needs resources, and strengthen connections between the Pantry and the University of La Verne community. This position plays a critical role in promoting food security initiatives, helping students learn about available resources, supporting pantry operations, and coordinating donation focused events.

This position is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, communications, and nonprofit operations.
Undergraduate Assistants work closely with professional staff, student employees, and volunteers to help promote and maintain a trauma-informed and inclusive environment for students experiencing food insecurity.

Specific Duties

• Create and distribute Leo Food Pantry promotional materials
• Plan, develop, and post social media content
• Promote pantry services at campus events
• Represent the Leo Food Pantry during outreach activities
• Assist with newsletter content, social media engagement, photography, success stories, and communication campaigns that highlight pantry impact and student resources.

• Build relationships with students and student organizations
• Gather feedback regarding Pantry services and student needs
• Assist with student awareness campaigns and support efforts to increase utilization of pantry resources.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement campus-based food, hygiene, and basic-needs donation drives, including…