Student Basic Needs & Pantry Lead

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Duluth is seeking a Basic Needs Coordinator to manage Champ's Cupboard and support student success on campus. This on-site, part-time role focuses on pantry operations, student support, outreach, and administration, spanning 9 months with a 30-hour work week.

Responsibilities include training student staff, coordinating food orders, assisting students with SNAP and housing vouchers, and promoting basic needs services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 2 years relevant work experience OR a combination of 6 years of relevant work and educational experience.
• Valid driver's license during terms of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs in, out, and on shelves and carts.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Champ's Cupboard (60%): Coordinate training of student staff & volunteers; develop and maintain list of volunteers; submit & receive food orders; ensure food safety standards; pick up food from agencies and retailers; coordinate food drives; maintain records of pantry visits, purchasing, budgets and inventory.
• Student Support (10%): Meet with students to provide support; connect students with campus & community resources (healthcare, housing, transportation, technology); assist with processes to access SNAP and housing vouchers.
• Outreach & Marketing (10%): Maintain basic needs websites and resource lists; develop and implement plans to promote services; present to student organizations and classes; maintain social media presence; strengthen outreach and visibility of resources.
• Administrative (20%): Complete trainings; maintain records per agreements & policy; participate in meetings and committees; provide reports on access, usage, and impact; coordinate commencement regalia for students with financial need; explore grant opportunities; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Duluth is seeking a Basic Needs Coordinator to manage Champ's Cupboard and support student success on campus. This on-site, part-time role focuses on pantry operations, student support, outreach, and administration, spanning 9 months with a 30-hour work week.

Responsibilities include training student staff, coordinating food orders, assisting students with SNAP and housing vouchers, and promoting basic needs services.