Warehouse Associate (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with nonprofit organizations, such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to provide community service opportunities for students. This role supports St. Vincent de Paul's mission by assisting with warehouse operations, food distribution, and volunteer engagement. The position is approved as Community Service Work-Study (CSLP) and requires students to have completed their FAFSA to be considered for Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility. The work schedule is dependent on the operating hours of St. Vincent de Paul, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Requirements

Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have reliable transportation.
Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
Leadership potential and confidence to direct and support volunteer groups.

Nice To Haves

Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.

Responsibilities

Inspect donated canned goods for expiration dates and sort them into appropriate categories for distribution.
Assist in scanning and sorting food items donated by outside agencies to be routed to the appropriate SVdP departments.
Help manage and organize Starbucks food donations and other perishable items.
Support setup, operation, and cleanup of bi-weekly Saturday food distributions to the public.
Use pallet jacks to move inventory, sweep, and maintain cleanliness, and assist with general organization.
Lead and direct volunteer groups in various tasks, ensuring a positive and productive experience for all participants.