Coordinator, Food Pantry

University of Rochester•Hamilton, ON

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This is a time as reported position (18-20 hours per week) that oversees the River Campus Food Pantry as part of Student Centers & Services. Supports students from vulnerable populations by overseeing the operation of the campus Food Pantry, ensuring access to essential resources that promote their success. They are a member of the University Student Life Operations team supervised by the Director of Student Centers & Services. This is a temporary position that runs until Summer 2027.

Requirements

High School Diploma or higher required
Equivalent combination of education and experience required
A desire to work with college students and an understanding of the experiences of low-income, first-generation college students at R1 institutions required.
Interpersonal and customer service skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills required
Interest in working on a team and individually to accomplish department and division objectives required.
Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Valid US Driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with college students, food pantries, basic needs services, non-profit management, or social work preferred

Responsibilities

Works with leadership to set hours of operation, balancing both the needs of students and the Food Pantry budget
Manages the organization of space, maintaining ADA accessibility and ease of access to services
Ensures compliance with Foodlink guidelines by completing required trainings and operating within established food safety standards and procedures
Maintains required certifications and adheres to all policies set forth from governing organizations (ex: FoodLink)
Completes Food safety certification, Civil rights training, and Recalled food training
Coordinates assessment of Food Pantry services using established metrics and processes.
Stays aware of students’ needs related to the Food Pantry’s services
Identifies areas for improvement and solves simple and complex problems facing the service
Participates as a member the Student Centers & Services Team in the department and attends departmental meetings, events, and community building activities
Develops and manages both the operating and student employment budgets for the Food Pantry (~$20,000) with oversight and approval from leadership.
Serves as point of contact for FoodLink.
Requests marketing/educational materials.
Purchases and distributes food and hygiene products including pick up, receipt, storage, organization, and distribution to students.
Sets standards for inspecting incoming inventory (donations and purchased items).
Stays compliant with University Sanitarian guidelines.
Maintains the inventory, establishes a schedule for when items need to be replenished
Oversees all aspects of the online platform used for bag order food requests, including managing and updating inventory.
Purchases supplies and logs expenses in accordance with University Procurement Card policies.
Updates the Amazon Wish List.
Summarizes Food Pantry usage data for campus partners and senior leadership to help address high need students and current campus trends.
Participates in tabling and presentation opportunities promoting the Food Pantry.
Plan the annual Move Out Clean Out collection drive in coordination with Facilities and Residential Life.
Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates student staff who are employed in the Food Pantry.
Utilizes student development theory to enhance the department’s student employment program.
Is a member of the department’s student employment committee and supports the office’s overall student employment program through trainings, recognition programs, and other tasks.
Other duties as assigned