Warehouse Associate (CSLP FWS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a CSLP student worker to support St. Vincent de Paul at Watkins Main Campus in Phoenix. The role focuses on warehouse tasks and bi-weekly public food distributions, with hours tied to service needs.

You'll lead volunteers, perform quality control on donated foods, assist scanning and sorting, and help maintain inventory and safety standards in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a GCU student with a support mindset for community service.
• Reliable transportation and a strong sense of responsibility are required.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to direct volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control: Inspect donated canned goods for expiration dates and sort them for distribution.
• Scan Line Operations: Scan and sort donated food items to route to SVdP departments.
• Inventory Support: Help manage Starbucks donations and other perishable items.
• Community Food Distribution: Support setup, operation and cleanup of bi-weekly distributions.
• Warehouse Operations: Use pallet jacks, sweep, and keep the area organized.
• Volunteer Engagement: Lead and direct volunteer groups to ensure a productive experience.
• Physical Requirements: Lift ≥50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment.
• Equipment Used: MS Office Suite; Closed-toed shoes

Skills

Leadership potential

Reliability

Team coordination

Strong ethics

Education

Enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program at Grand Canyon University

GPA requirement: 2.0 (Bachelor); 3.0 (Master)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose:

Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents’ needs. GCU maintains a partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul located at 2120 S. 3rd Drive, Phoenix, AZ, 85003. St. Vincent de Paul provides services to the homeless, food boxes for the food-insecure, medical/dental care for uninsured patients, and housing/shelter for the unhoused. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of St. Vincent de Paul; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring). CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34CFR675.2(b). Per34CFR675.2(b), community services are defined as, “Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low‑income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need.” These services must be open and accessible to the community. As anFWS‑CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non‑GCU community members (i.e., local residents). Note: AllFWS andFWS‑CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed forFWS‑eligibility and awardedFWS.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Location: St. Vincent de Paul Watkins Main Campus - 2120 S. 3rd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003
• Warehouse hours: Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am – 2:30pm
• Quality Control (QC): Inspect donated canned goods for expiration dates and sort them into appropriate categories for distribution.
• Scan Line Operations: Assist in scanning and sorting food items donated by outside agencies to be routed to the appropriate SVdP departments.
• Inventory Support: Help manage and organize Starbucks food donations and other perishable items.
• Community Food Distribution: Support setup, operation, and cleanup of our bi‑weekly Saturday food distributions to the public.
• Warehouse Operations: Use pallet jacks to move inventory, sweep, and maintain cleanliness, and assist with general organization.
• Volunteer Engagement: Lead and direct volunteer groups in various tasks, ensuring a positive and productive experience for all participants.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift ≥50 pounds and be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Equipment Used and Responsibility: MS Office Suite; Closed-toed shoes

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

Experience/ Education Qualifications:

• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Leadership potential and confidence to direct and support volunteer groups.
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience/Education: Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service‑related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.