Hub & Pantry Assistant

Middlesex College; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex College in Edison, NJ is seeking a Hub & Pantry Assistant to support the Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry within Counseling and Student Wellness. The role is part-time, in-person, and requires strong customer service, organization, and collaboration with college staff and community partners.

You will work up to 20 hours per week, with two schedule options: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am–2:00 pm or Tuesday through Friday 11:30 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative/customer service experience in a busy setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day operations of the Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry and coordinates with Student Wellness programs.
• Provides student-centered service with confidentiality and discretion.
• Assists students with Hub & Pantry registrations, Canvas enrollment, and referrals to support services.
• Assists with program communications via webpages, Canvas, social media, and other channels.
• Supports systems and processes: forms, spreadsheets, databases, and outreach communications.
• Communicates with students, staff, partners, volunteers, and donors to support operations.
• Provides leadership to student workers, assists with inventory, stocking, and distribution as needed.
• Assists with volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and ongoing communication.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

PantrySoft

Zoom

Job description

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Hub & Pantry Assistant

Counseling and Student Wellness Part Time Edison, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2347

Hub & Pantry Assistant -Two (2) Positions Available

SALARY: $20.00 per hour

OPENING DATE: 11/6/2026

CLOSING DATE: 11/13/2026 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: Grants and Special Projects (Temporary , P art- T ime)

DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Student Wellness, Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry

REPORTS TO: Community Resource Coordinator

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the day-to-day operations, programs, and events of the Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry and collaborates with other Student Wellness programs and initiatives.
• Provides student-centered service using strong customer service skills, emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and discretion when addressing student needs and handling sensitive information.
• Assists students with Hub & Pantry registration, Canvas enrollment, navigation of Canvas Resource Modules, and referrals to Case Management and other support services.
• Assists with development and dissemination of program and community resource information through the dedicated webpage, Canvas, social media, and other communication channels in collaboration with Marketing, Student & Enrollment Services, and Academic Affairs.
• Supports the implementation of organizational systems and processes, including forms, spreadsheets, databases, and communications supporting outreach, programming, and volunteer needs.
• Communicates proactively and professionally with students, student workers, student clubs, college staff, community partners, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders to support Hub & Pantry operations, programs, events, and outreach.
• Supports Food Pantry operations by providing leadership to student workers, assisting student shoppers, managing inventory, stocking, organization, cleaning, and distribution activities, as needed.
• Assists with volunteer recruitment, coordination/scheduling, and ongoing communication, as well as engagement with donors and community partners.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of administrative/customer service experience in a busy office or social service setting
• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of resources available through the College, county, and state
• Fluency in other languages
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Proficient in Canvas, PantrySoft , Social Media platforms, and Zoom Conference platform
• Experience working with a diverse population of individuals, delivering culturally appropriate services and programming

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Duration: Until 06/30/2027, with the potential to extend beyond this date contingent on funding

SCHEDULE: Up to twenty (20) hours per week

In-person, with some schedule flexibility

Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, OR Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 4:30pm

Must have reliable transportation

This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget. Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs. Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding. This appointment is for the specified period only. Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.

Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.