Hourly Pooled - Pokes Center for Community Resources (PCCR) Assistant

Pokes Center for Community Resources (PCCR) Assistant

The Pokes Center for Community Resources (PCCR) provides a centralized location where students and their families can learn about institutional and community resources pertaining to basic life skills, resources, and skills development. We serve as a conduit for education and material support in areas such as food and housing security, family support, employment and general living skills, and more.

The Pokes Center for Community Resources is located in the lower level of the Union, RM 012, and is operated within the Dean of Students Office. It houses the Pokes Food Share Pantry, Campus Community Clothing Closet, and other programs to alleviate basic needs insecurity on campus. We are looking to hire a PCCR Assistant to accomplish the daily operations of the space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic throughout the entire course of the position
• Manage operations before, during, and after open hours (as schedule allows)
  • Stock shelves
  • Sort and organize donations
  • Organize shelves
  • Create ordering lists
  • Track usage statistics
  • Keep the space clean and tidy
• Interact with and assist clients
• Receive donations and inventory supplies
• Prepare and distribute additional resources to clients
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Assist in training PCCR volunteers

Supplemental Functions:

• Support creation of marketing materials such as flyers, newsletter updates, and social media
• Promote the PCCR through tabling and special events
• Implement small projects for the continued evolution and improvement of the PCCR
• Participate in regular supervision meetings dedicated to professional growth and PCCR projects
• Other duties as appropriate

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communication
• Organization
• Quality Orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current UW student
• Availability: 10-20 hours per week. Schedule is also dependent on PCCR open hours
• Can lift up to 30 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Should have a strong interest in social issues, a professional work ethic, and a commitment to make the campus more sustainable and equitable.
• Must be committed to the mission of the Pokes Center for Community Resources.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Employees should be aware of the sensitive, confidential nature of working with PCCR clients and be comfortable in a service setting
• Ability to work in a community with a team of workers and volunteers
• Knowledge of basic food safety principles

Required Application Materials:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Work Location:

On-campus:
This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

Hiring Statement/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at  or email jobapps.

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