Food Resource Center Student Worker - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Food Resource Center Student Worker

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-34793
Type: Regular Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Food/Nutrition
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Assist Student Health with operating and growing the Food Resource Center and addressing food insecurity at OHSU. Must be able to work on-site at the Food Resource Center, located on Marquam Hill in the Student Center, for some hours each week.
• Help with procuring, stocking, and/or distributing food as well as maintaining the FRC space (and satellite food spaces as needed) and inventory. 
• Support communicating with volunteers and the student community to schedule, update, and inform about ongoing changes in the FRC.
• Support with other food security-related tasks as needed, such as outreach; posting fliers; tracking, entering, and reporting data; compiling information; helping with food safety and nutrition-related resources; attending periodic team, outreach and educational meetings; and/or other duties as needed

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR Graduate Program minimum 4.5 credit hours)

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong customer service skills.
• Willingness to serve as a positive and professional representative of the Food Resource Center and Student Health in all interactions, including via email, phone, virtual and in-person.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Flexible, open and helpful attitude and communication style, and willing ness to adapt to the changing needs and learnings associated with a new program/service.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft excel and Qualtrics and/or ability to quickly learn 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Listens for understanding, communicates effectively across cultures and backgrounds, and treats all people with dignity and respect
• Must be able to pass a federal criminal history background check
• Required use of personal vehicle to pick up food donations as needed.

• At least 6 months remaining as an OHSU student eligible for a Student Worker position (preferably longer)
• Experience volunteering and/or working in a food pantry or related setting
• Experience with food safety 
• Experience coordinating a project, program, or service
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing hunger or financial insecurity
• Experience with data management
• Experience working with volunteers

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