Food Resource Center Student Worker

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Resource Center (FRC) at OHSU is seeking a passionate, reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented OHSU student worker to assist with operating and expanding the FRC. The FRC provides nutritious, no-cost food to OHSU students to improve students' food security, reduce food waste, and promote student well-being. The mission of the FRC is to promote the value of nutrition, increase food security, improve access to basic needs, and promote the value of nutrition in our student community. The FRC aims to do this by providing fresh, frozen, and packaged goods, sourced locally and grown sustainably when possible, to OHSU students; and educating in the areas of food safety, nutrition, cooking, and preserving food. The Student Worker will officially be based within the Student Health and Wellness Center; however, they primarily work from the Food Resource Center, inside the OHSU Student Center. Student Health is an integrated center providing primary care, behavioral health, wellness programming and food resources to promote the health and well-being of OHSU students and postdoctoral scholars. At Student Health, we promote a work culture that is passionate about serving our students, supports work/life balance for each employee, provides robust learning opportunities, and encourages collaboration between all roles. We believe in providing high-quality services for our students in an environment that also supports the well-being of each team member and of the health of our team as a whole.

Requirements

Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)
Strong customer service skills.
Willingness to serve as a positive and professional representative of the Food Resource Center and Student Health in all interactions, including via email, phone, virtual and in-person
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Flexible, open and helpful attitude and communication style, and willingness to adapt to the changing needs and learnings associated with an evolving program/service
Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft excel, Qualtrics, Canva, and Sharepoint and/or ability to quickly learn
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Active listener who communicates effectively across cultures and backgrounds, and treats all people with dignity and respect
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months remaining as an OHSU student eligible for a Student Worker position (preferably longer)
Experience volunteering and/or working in a food pantry or related setting
Experience with food safety
Experience coordinating a project, program, or service
Experience working with vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing hunger or financial insecurity
Experience working with volunteers
Experience outreach or communications

Responsibilities

Assist Student Health with operating and growing the Food Resource Center and addressing food insecurity at OHSU.
Help with procuring, stocking, and/or distributing food as well as maintaining the FRC space (and satellite food spaces as needed) and inventory.
Support communicating with volunteers and the student community to schedule, update, and inform about ongoing changes in the FRC.
Support with other food security-related tasks as needed, such as outreach; posting fliers; tracking, entering, and reporting data; compiling information; helping with food safety and nutrition-related resources; attending periodic team, outreach and educational meetings; and/or other duties as needed.