Lobo Food Pantry- LoboRespect

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office is seeking a motivated student worker to support the Lobo Food Pantry, helping end student hunger. This on-campus role offers exposure to real-world operations while fitting flexible class schedules.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and collaborative, with interest in student services and food rescue. Prior UNM work experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Active listening and holistic understanding of student issues.
• Excellent written and verbal professional communication.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or without supervision.
• Strong time management and punctuality.
• Ability to solve problems with limited information and seek info from various sources.
• Collaborative and approachable interpersonal manner.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and SOPs.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Interest in student services and food rescue.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate computer intake records of students attending the Lobo Food Pantry.
• Assist students in shopping, weighing and locating carrying supplies.
• Answer questions regarding UNM food resources and community food resources.
• Stock shelves to ensure sufficient choices are available.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Basic Needs Specialist.
• Unload and inspect bi-weekly food deliveries from Roadrunner Food Bank; check expiration dates and condition before stocking.
• Sanitize shopping baskets after use.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Basic Needs Specialist.

Skills

Active listening

Professional communication

Customer service

Independence

Time management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Follow instructions

Focus under pressure

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition ID: req37775
• Working Title: Lobo Food Pantry- LoboRespect
• Pay: $12.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Dean of Students (670A)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required: No
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/17/2026

Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS AWARDED WORK STUDY ONLY**

Are you looking for an on-campus job that accommodates your class schedule? The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office is seeking a self-motivated, friendly, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to assist the Basic Needs Specialist in the Lobo Food Pantry. The selected applicant will join a collaborative and dynamic team that is passionate about ending student hunger and its root causes. Our student staff can gain experience in addressing food insecurity and development of advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate computer in-take record of students attending the Lobo Food Pantry
• Assist fellow students in shopping, weighing and locating carrying supplies
• Answer questions regarding UNM food resources along with community food resources
• Stock shelves to provide sufficient choices are available
• Attend monthly meetings with the Basic Needs Specialist
• Unload and inspect bi-weekly food delivery palettes that arrive by truck load from Roadrunner Food Bank Check expiration dates and condition of donations before stocking the shelves
• Sanitize shopping baskets after usage
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Basic Needs Specialist

Preferred Qualifications

Students with previous UNM work experience are preferred. A qualified applicant will have/demonstrate the following:

• An aptitude for active listening and holistic understanding of student issues
• Excellent written and verbal professional communication
• Superb customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and/or without supervision
• Strong time management skills; specifically, the ability to manage deadlines and be punctual
• The ability to work through problems with limited information and/or address issues by seeking information from various sources, including: UNM websites, external UNM departments, and professional staff
• A collaborative and approachable interpersonal manner
• The ability to follow specific instructions and standard operating procedures
• The ability to focus and maintain composure under pressure
• An interest in student services and food rescue
• Basic computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.