College Work Study Program (Project STAND Food Pantry Assistant)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a dependable student to join the Off-Campus Instructional Sites and Centers team as a College Work Study Program assistant for the Project STAND Food Pantry. This off-site role requires clear phone and email communication and accurate, timely work.

You will help plan youth programming, maintain participant records, and support workshops, seminars, and career fairs.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Southwest Tennessee Community College student.
• Only students approved for Federal Work Study qualify.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of youth programming events and activities.
• Provide clerical assistance to maintain accurate records and databases related to program participants, events, and resources.
• Assist with coordination and logistics for workshops, seminars, and career fairs, ensuring smooth operation and participant satisfaction.
• Provide clerical support to the program director, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop and update program materials, including brochures, handouts, and training materials.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Office software

Phone & email

Education

Current student at Southwest Tennessee Community College

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Project STAND Food Pantry Assistant)

Employee Classification:Other

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Off-Campus Instructional Sites and Centers

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Community College Off-Campus Instructional Sites and Centers team is looking for a dependable student to assist at the Project STAND Food Pantry. This is an off-site position and the team is looking for a student with the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email, ensuring that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and timely.

Job Duties

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of youth programming events and activities.
• Provide clerical assistance to maintain accurate records and databases related to program participants, events, and resources.
• Assist with coordination and logistics for workshops, seminars, and career fairs, ensuring smooth operation and participant satisfaction.
• Provide clerical support to the program director, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop and update program materials, including brochures, handouts, and training materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  • If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide array of groups.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• A passion for supporting youth development and a commitment to promoting college and career readiness in young individuals.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.

Advertised

27 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time