Work Study BSU Food Pantry Assistant

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA is seeking a Part-time Work Study Food Pantry Assistant. The role involves tracking inventory and organizing pantry items, collecting donations, and creating outreach materials to support the BSU Food Pantry and Bears Who Care initiatives.

You will utilize software for data collection and inventory management and work under the Division for Student Life with guidance from the Food Pantry Advisory Board.

Qualifications

• Must be Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory and organize pantry items by category and size.
• Collect donations to restock pantries as needed.
• Create outreach items such as flyers and social media posts.
• Use software to assist with data collection and inventory management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidential information handling

Customer service

People skills

General clerical aptitude

Internet and social media knowledge

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Title

Title Work Study BSU Food Pantry Assistant

Position Description

The BSU Food Pantry is overseen by the Division for Student Life with guidance from the BSU Food Pantry Advisory Board. This advisory board is made up of faculty, staff, and students. Bears Who Care, a student-run club on campus, is also integrally involved in the efforts of the BSU Food Pantry and in assisting their peers with food insecurities through fundraising efforts and volunteerism among other activities.

The Food Pantry Assistant will be responsible for tracking inventory and helping organize the on-campus food donations. This will include:

• Inventory and organize pantry items into like categorizes/sizes
• Collect donations to restock pantries as needed
• Creating outreach items such as flyers and social media post
• Utilizing software to assist with data collection and inventory management
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required for this role include:

• Ability to handle confidential information
• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Must enjoy working with a variety of people.
• Must possess a general clerical work aptitude.
• Knowledge of the internet, including social media

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands for fine manipulation using a keyboard and mouse, handle or feel and reach with hands; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15.00

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu06055P

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or [e-mail]

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your Philosophy for serving students?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

  (Open Ended Question)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.