Federal Work Study Student Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

29d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry is dedicated to building a more food-secure campus for the UF community. Responsible for providing free access to nutritious food for any campus member, the Pantry is at the forefront of meeting campus members’ basic food needs. Those applying will need to feel comfortable engaging with students, staff, or faculty guests in a confidential and respectful manner. Primary responsibilities will include the following:

Requirements

• This position is open to all students who are eligible for FWS and to work on campus in Gainesville.
• Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis for a maximum of 10 hours per week.
• Must be able to start Spring 2026.
• Can continue into Summer 2026 if available.
• Must be able to work office hours physically in the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry.
• Must be able to attend any required training and pantry staff meetings.
• Federal Work Study documentation
• Resume
• 1 reference (academic or professional)
• Class, work (additional job), volunteer schedule

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team and connect with others easily/outgoing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Strong interest in food security, social services, food access, and/or food systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to pantry guests.
• Field sensitive questions related to pantry shopping eligibility, food category limits, community resources, and media requests.
• Ensure pantry sales floor is stocked, clean, and organized according to operating procedures.
• Assist with product prep and processing such as sorting, stocking, repackaging bulk items and fresh produce, and organizing food donations.
• Assist in providing training support for volunteers.
• Assist with other Field & Fork Pantry projects and programs as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees