Colonels Cupboard Student Worker

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond Campus is seeking a Colonels Cupboard Student Worker to support food insecurity initiatives and professional readiness among EKU students. You will help with Colonels Closet, Cupboard, and Stockroom operations, providing hands-on customer service and program activities.

Positions may rotate between tracks; training is provided. This part-time student role offers about 10 hours per week and involves light lifting with inventory software learning as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Enrolled as a full-time EKU student in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual and able to commit to a regular weekly schedule.
• Comfortable interacting with the broader student population in a confidential, respectful manner.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes or donation items up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to learn inventory software; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students and staff in Colonels Closet, Cupboard and Stockroom.
• Assist with program operations, nutrition and career education activities.
• Support inventory management and timely restocking.
• Rotate between tracks depending on staffing needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Dependable

Inventory software

Education

Enrolled as full-time EKU student

Job description

Title: Colonels Cupboard Student Worker

Department: 26R100 - Ctr for Incl Excell & Global Eng

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Hours Per Week: 10

Posted Salary Grade:Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: Martina Jackson

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Colonels Cupboard & Closet Student Worker supports the university's efforts to address food insecurity and promote professional readiness among EKU students. Student workers are assigned to one or more of three program areas for the Colonels Closet, Colonels Cupboard, or Stockroom & Inventory based on program needs and student interest. This position offers hands-on experience in customer service, program operations, nutrition and career education, and inventory management, while directly supporting fellow students in accessing essential resources.

Student workers may rotate between tracks depending on staffing needs, or may be assigned primarily to a single area.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Enrolled as a full-time EKU student in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Currently enrolled as a EKU student in good academic standing.
• - Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• - Dependable, punctual, and able to commit to a regular weekly schedule.
• - Comfortable interacting with the broader student population in a confidential, respectful manner.
• - Ability to lift and carry boxes or donation items (up to approximately 25 lbs).
• - Willingness to learn new systems and processes (e.g., inventory software).
• - No prior experience required; training provided.

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 24 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time