Student Worker/ Work Study- Quad Cities- Hawk's Cupboard food pantry

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Hawk College in Illinois is seeking a student worker to support Hawk's Cupboard, the campus food pantry. You will help unload deliveries, pack groceries for drive-up events, stock shelves, and assist with pantry drives and on-campus outreach.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, flexible hours, and orientation with background checks. Current BHC students enrolled in 6+ credit hours and a 2.0 GPA are eligible. All majors welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Current BHC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester.
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per Academic Progress Policy).
• Customer service experience and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Unload River Bend Food Bank deliveries.
• Pack bags with groceries for drive-up events.
• Stock the food pantry inventory.
• Keep pantry organized and current.
• Assist with pantry drives and marketing on campus.
• Ensure visitors complete registration and check in.

Skills

Customer Service/Ability to work with

Education

Current BHC student

Job description

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students at Black Hawk College demonstrating financial need. Eligible students typically work between 6 - 15 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements

• Receive Financial Aid
• Be approved for Work Study by Financial Aid and Human Resources
• Current BHC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per the Academic Progress Policy www.bhc.edu/academic-progress)

BHC students who don't meet the above eligibility requirements, may be eligible for non-Work Study positions. These positions are subject to budget limitations/availability of funds and are not always available.

The Hawk's Cupboard is a food pantry to feed BHC students in need.

The Hawk's Cupboard stocks nonperishable food and toiletries. BHC is in partnership with River Bend Foodbank for food donations. Students can get food at any time or they can stop by outside Building 3 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month (during designated times) and we will put bags of food in their car.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Helping unload truck from River Bend Food Bank delivery
• Packing bags with groceries for drive up events
• Stocking food pantry
• Keeping inventory of needed/wanted items
• Working with the pantry captain to order from River Bend
• Checking in students/employees utilizing the food pantry
• Ensuring new visitors complete a registration sheet
• Organizing the Hawk's Cupboard as needed following pantry dates
• Holding open pantry hours to allow for better access of non-perishable goods
• Assisting with any drives that are planned
• Ensuring that marketing is placed in appropriate places on campus and keeping related marketing up to date.
• Other assigned duties
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

All majors welcome to apply.

• Current BHC student
• Customer Service/Ability to work with the public

Other skills/experience may be requested or specified by the department and/or hiring manager at BHC.

Must be able to

• Maintain confidentiality
• Be sensitive to needs of those utilizing the pantry
• Be organized
• Be a self-started
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule desired

The supervisor or hiring manager of a department or area at BHC will review applications and contact you should they wish to schedule an interview. Anyone hired for Work Study positions at BHC will be required to complete an online employment application, a background check, and required paperwork with the Human Resources Department within 3 days of hire.

Be sure to specify your availability to work as well as any areas of interest you have/career goals in the employment application or your application materials.

Work Study/Student Worker Employees are paid current IL minimum wage ($14.00 per hour.)

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.