CalFresh Outreach Student Assistant

CSU Careers•Turlock, CA

6h•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Basic Needs. The position is available from August 10, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Requirements

Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design software (e.g., Canva).
Experience with video recording and editing.
Experience with social media platforms, particularly Instagram.
Experience in customer service.
Experience in nutrition education or outreach.
Familiarity with CalFresh benefits and application processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality customer service to students and community members.
Engage students in discussions to raise awareness about CalFresh benefits.
Facilitate CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition education sessions using approved evidence-based curriculum.
Utilize design software (e.g., Canva) to create promotional materials, educational content, and visual elements for the Basic Needs newsletter.
Utilize design software (e.g., Canva) to develop promotional materials and educational content.
Record, edit, and publish recipe videos featuring student-friendly meals from EatFresh.org.
Collaborate with Basic Needs staff to host Instagram Live sessions showcasing the use of CalFresh benefits.
Establish and maintain partnerships across campus to increase CalFresh program participation.
Maintain records of class attendance, Instagram content, and other program data using Word/Excel.
Attend monthly CalFresh Outreach (CFO) collaborative meetings to provide program updates.
Assist with training and mentoring volunteers.
Collect, organize, and maintain documentation for submission to the supervisor.
Provide feedback on campus trends related to student health and wellness concerns.
Support Basic Needs and Warrior Food Pantry initiatives by serving as a Basic Needs Ambassador, engaging in both in-person and virtual tabling events, and actively participating in programming such as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Share the Love Week, and CalFresh prescreening events.
Conduct CalFresh pre-screenings for Warrior Food Pantry participants, assist students with CalFresh applications and renewal processes, and respond to general inquiries about the program, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and program training requirements.
Use independent judgment to refer students to appropriate campus resources, including Basic Needs team members.
Attend meetings with the Basic Needs team as required.
Provide regular progress updates to supervisors.
Other duties as assigned.