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Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Assistant

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Assistant

Job No: 556040

Work Type: Student Assistant

Categories: Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location), Bargaining Unit: Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Assistant

College/Unit/Division: Student Affairs

Department/School: Basic Needs

Application Deadline:

April 1, 2026

Seasonal Role Working Dates:

Academic Year 26/27

Student Employee Classification Level:

Student Employee II - $17.15

Position Available for the Following Funding Types:

Both - Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study

Location Type: On-site

Role Description:

Description of Duties:

• Provide prompt, friendly and courteous customer service to ensure students accessing the Pantry feel welcomed

• Communicate with students, staff and donors in a friendly, professional way that encourages community and a sense of belonging.

• Provides day-to-day operational leadership, including opening/closing, restocking, deliveries, cleaning, and participant services

• Must keep shelves, coolers, bins and associated materials in clean and orderly condition

• Inventory management and safe stocking, storage, and display of perishable and shelf-stable foods and hygiene products

• Maintains food safety, food distribution, food rescue, compost and recycling standards

• Processes compost, recycling, and trash promptly and keeps floor areas clean and safe

• Maintains safe operations for students and visitors of the pantry

• Monitors cooler and freezer temperatures

• Notifies Basic Needs Coordinator of operational concerns or problems

• Manages general pantry administration with professional office communication (e.g., phone and email)

• Assist with making appointments for Basic Needs staff

• Answer the Basic Needs phone line

• Assist office staff in special projects such as creating flyers

• Other duties as assigned

• 5 to 20 hours per week, depending on availability.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain a confidential, non-judgmental environment.

• Ability to empathize with students experiencing housing and/or food insecurity.

• Ability to work independently.

• Appropriate student service attitude.

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs., sort inventory and use equipment to lift heavy items safely

• Must be able to work early morning and some weekends

• Must be able to do general cleaning and store food safely

• Regular, predictable attendance and communication.

• Must participate in mandatory training: August 17, 2026- August 21, 2026.

• Must participate in weekly staff meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service and office telephone experience preferred.

• Experience working with diverse student populations, volunteer or nonprofit experience.

• 2.5 GPA or higher.

• All majors.

• Bilingual skills encouraged.

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

Applicants Must Provide:

• Resume (required)

• (Cover letter) - required

• (Class schedule / availability) - optional

• (Work study / financial aid award) - optional

• (Other) - optional

Job-related questions should be directed to:

• Katie Daywalker

• 530-898-4098

• mailto:kmdaywalker@csuchico.edu

• SSC 196

Additional Information:

All work must be performed within the State of California.

Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.

The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at https://www.csuchico.edu/clery/annual-security-report.shtml.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/7000241

California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. California State University, Chico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act employer. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the California State University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by accessing the following web site: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/

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