Campus Basic Needs & Pantry Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Gamecock CommUnity Shop at the University of South Carolina in Columbia coordinates daily operations to ensure students have access to food and basic needs in a welcoming, student-centered environment.

The Coordinator leads inventory, pantry management, volunteer recruitment and training, and builds partnerships with campus and community organizations to reduce barriers to student success. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Services, Hospitality, Retail, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree with related experience in student affairs or service capacities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resource recruitment, delivery, communication, and operations for the Shop and basic needs initiatives.
• Manages daily Shop operations ensuring spaces are open, staffed, clean, organized, and stocked.
• Oversees recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition of student staff and volunteers.
• Leads engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for student leaders, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to support student basic needs.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Program coordination

Communication

Volunteer recruitment

Staff supervision

Partnership building

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Gamecock CommUnity Shop at the University of South Carolina in Columbia coordinates daily operations to ensure students have access to food and basic needs in a welcoming, student-centered environment.

The Coordinator leads inventory, pantry management, volunteer recruitment and training, and builds partnerships with campus and community organizations to reduce barriers to student success. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.