WIC Warehouse Support/General Assistant

San Diego State University Research Foundation•San Diego, CA

4d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The SDSU Research Foundation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is the largest WIC agency in San Diego County, serving more than 26,000 participants monthly with approximately 80 employees. The program supports the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods, healthy-eating information, and health-care referrals to San Diego County residents. Under the direction of the Associate Director, this position performs day-to-day tasks supporting WIC Operations. Duties include delivering supplies, receiving warehouse deliveries, assembling minor equipment, completing vehicle maintenance tasks, setting up meeting rooms, and printing WIC materials. The position is open until filled, with an initial application review after November 5, 2026. Work is 12–16 hours per week in 3–4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pay is $19–$20 per hour.

Requirements

Knowledge of common terminology, methods, practices, tools, and procedures related to basic building maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of policies and procedures integral to the California WIC program as they pertain to document retention.
Ability to perform repair tasks and operate applicable tools, equipment, and systems.
Ability to follow standard written instructions and procedures.
Ability to assemble, install, and repair equipment and furniture.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to provide proof of a valid California Driver’s License and current insurance coverage.
Ability to drive throughout San Diego County and to WIC offices.
Ability to maintain an inventory of WIC equipment.
Ability to track document-retention dates and schedule shredding of confidential documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee, and agency records and documents.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a multicultural staff and participant population.
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures, and arrive at work on time.
Ability to relate well to others in the WIC project environment and interact effectively with coworkers.
Ability to be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to be organized, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and exercise good judgment and common sense.
Ability to display sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individuals.
Ability to comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies.
Candidate must reside in California and live within commuting distance of SDSU at the time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working for WIC, Public Health, or Social Services programs.
Six months of hands-on experience performing shuttle driving and/or warehouse work.

Responsibilities

Pick up and deliver supplies, interoffice mail, breast pumps, WIC Cards, and document boxes to WIC locations.
Organize warehouse equipment, nutrition education materials, breastfeeding materials, and outreach materials.
Assist with inventory tracking, including computer-based documentation, physical tagging, and recycling or disposition of items removed from inventory.
Provide office copies of nutrition education and outreach materials and fiscal paperwork for audit files.
Duplicate, collate, fold, and stuff envelopes for participant mass mailings.
Perform minor equipment assembly, including lightweight furniture and waiting-room toys.
Assist the Breastfeeding Coordinator with cleaning breast pumps.
Set up meeting rooms for trainings and meetings.
Perform vehicle maintenance tasks, including filling gas tanks and keeping vehicles clean.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.
Perform other assigned duties.