Coordinator of the CommUnity Shop

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

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Department

SAAS Student Conduct

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Job Summary

• Are you passionate about helping students access the resources they need to thrive?
• Do you enjoy creating welcoming, organized spaces that make a meaningful difference in students' lives?
• Ready to lead a student-centered program that addresses food and basic-needs insecurity?
• Are you skilled at building partnerships that strengthen support for the campus community?
• Do you have a heart for service and a commitment to fostering dignity, belonging, and access for all students?

The Coordinator of The Gamecock CommUnity Shop manages the daily operations of the CommUnity shop, ensuring students have consistent access to food and essential basic need resources in a welcoming, organized, and student-centered environment. The incumbent oversees inventory management, pantry operations, volunteer coordination and student engagement while supporting the university's commitment to reducing barrier to student success.

Primary Duties Include

• Coordinates resource recruitment, delivery, communication, and operational management for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop and associated basic needs initiatives serving the University community.
• Manages daily operations of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to ensure spaces are open, accessible, staffed, clean, organized, and fully stocked for student use.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition of student staff and volunteers supporting front desk and operations.
• Leads engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for student leaders, volunteer groups, community partners, and students participating in Beyond the Classroom Matters (BTCM) experiences.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with on- and off-campus stakeholders that support a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and integrated approach to addressing student basic needs, including financial, housing, and food insecurity
• Collaborates with community partners, including organizations such as Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Lion Feeds, to coordinate food access initiatives, inventory support, and resource distribution efforts.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

• Master's degree in Student Services, Hospitality, Retail, or related field and 1 year related experience or Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience in student affairs, or student development capacities or in social services, social work, hospitality, retail, or volunteer coordination
• Knowledge of inventory management, customer service, and program coordination. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, volunteers and community partners.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic-needs support services, food pantry operations, and resources that address food insecurity and other barriers to student success.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, data collection, and reporting related to program participation and resource utilization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.
• Strong inventory management and attention-to-detail skills, including tracking stock levels, expiration dates, donations, purchases, and distributions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, particularly when working with students from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.

Job Close Date

09/18/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 18, 2026.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.