Beach Pantry Student Assistant

Beach Pantry Student Assistant

Under the general supervision and direction of the Assistant Director, the Beach Pantry Student Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of the ASI Beach Pantry, the ASI Beach Kitchen and/or mobile Pantry throughout the year with duties including, but not limited to maintaining inventory, assisting customers, and supervising volunteers. The Beach Pantry Student Assistant will assist in various duties as assigned, both technical and professional in a part-time capacity, to gain practical experience through pantry and kitchen programming.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Facilitates and oversees regular operations of the ASI Beach Pantry, including the ASI Beach Kitchen.

1. Greets and assists students who utilize the ASI Beach Pantry programs with excellent customer service. Assists students with item selection.

1. Provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere while maintaining confidentiality and respect of students utilizing the ASI Beach Pantry programs and services.

1. Provides for the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the ASI Beach Pantry/Kitchen.

1. Monitors and maintains inventory. Keeps food pantry shelves stocked during distribution hours.

1. Uses Beach Sync and Pantry Soft to track general usage of pantry and kitchen areas.

1. Works with ASI Beach Pantry volunteers in coordination with the Assistant Director, which includes training, planning, and providing for duties.

1. Assists with food drives and contacts vendors for donations. Assists with campus wide pick-ups in mobile beach pantry golf cart and distribute/collect distribution bins.

1. Cleans and organizes ASI Beach Pantry and/or Kitchen and office by taking out trash, compost, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning shelves.

1. Attends and tables at special events throughout the year to outreach for ASI Beach Pantry programs including corporate wide programs as needed.

1. Assists the Assistant Director with presentations about the pantry/kitchen to the campus community as needed.

1. Refers students to additional campus resources as needed. Offers information about the campus and to guests.

1. Works on special projects as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities include assisting with the supervision of volunteers during the shift. May provide break and meal period relief for student assistants and/or volunteers in other program or service areas during the shift.

Minimum qualifications include being enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units and making satisfactory progress in a related degree program. Experience on windows-based personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint. Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively. Previous experience and/or specialized education is preferred for employment.

Certificates, licenses or registrations include Food Handler Certification or ability to complete this certification contingent upon employment. California Driver's License preferred as incumbent will drive university vehicles as needed including ASI carts, van and/or truck. Additional certifications and trainings may be required and must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.

Knowledge and abilities include a high level of skill and the ability to acquire substantial technical competence. Applicant must be able to take initiative, be responsible and correct errors as needed. Must be a quick learner with the ability to assess situations and make sound, independent decisions. Ability to perform complex tasks without detailed supervision. Must also have strong presentation skills and the ability to speak, write and effectively communicate fluently in English. Good public relations skills are necessary.

Other qualifications include the ability to interpret and carry out University Student Union policy as it relates to the activities of individuals or groups utilizing the Food Pantry. Position requires that the incumbent be patient, trustworthy, dedicated, and responsive to student need. Employees must have strong customer service skills, be outgoing, be adaptable to last-minute changes and have the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.

Schedule must be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year. Hours during summer and winter breaks are to be determined by supervisor.

Physical demands include the ability to lift, move and/or carry up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk, or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to utilize a computer keyboard, operate cash registers, troubleshoot equipment, etc. The employee is occasionally required to sit at a desk; reach with hands and arms to store and retrieve supplies; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move or lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment includes occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock from operation of audiovisual equipment, and vibration resulting from loud noises at rock concerts, movies, etc. Otherwise, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.

The Beach Pantry is currently seeking students who have availability during the following times: MondayThursday: 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Thursday: 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends for outreach events. Availability during one or more of these timeframes is preferred based on operational needs and programming support. Pre-semester training dates are as follows (times and dates are subject to change): - Friday, August 21st