Federal Work Study - Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry Student Assistant

Classification Title:

Federal Work Study - Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry Student Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible for FWS and to work on campus in Gainesville. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis for a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Job Description:

The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry is dedicated to building a more food-secure campus for the UF community. Responsible for providing free access to nutritious food for any campus member, the Pantry is at the forefront of meeting campus members’ basic food needs. The Field & Fork Pantry is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated students to support the daily operations of the pantry. Those applying will need to feel comfortable engaging with students, staff, or faculty guests in a confidential and respectful manner. 

Primary responsibilities will include the following: 

• Provide superior customer service to pantry guests.
• Field sensitive questions related to pantry shopping eligibility, food category limits, community resources, and media requests.
• Ensure pantry sales floor is stocked, clean, and organized according to operating procedures. 
• Assist with product prep and processing such as sorting, stocking, repackaging bulk items and fresh produce, and organizing food donations.
• Assist in providing training support for volunteers. 
• Assist with other Field & Fork Pantry projects and programs as needed. 

Time Commitment: 

• Up to 10 hours per week. 
• Ideal start date: August 2026
• Must be able to commit to Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Attend onboarding and training upon employment (details TBD) 

Salary:

$14/hour and will go up to $15/hour at the end of September.  

Required Qualifications:

This position is open to all students who are eligible for FWS and to work on campus in Gainesville. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis for a maximum of 10 hours per week.

• Must be able to start in August 2026.  
• Must be able to work office hours physically in the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry.  
• Must be able to commit 10 hours per week to this position and its responsibilities for Fall 2026.  
• Must be able to attend any required training and pantry staff meetings. 

Preferred:

• Have experience, research, employment, teaching, volunteering, presenting or student organization participation in the field of food service, retail, customer service, food insecurity, social services, public health, nutrition, or wellness.  
• Excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work on a team and connect with others. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Strong interest in food security, social services, food access, and/or food systems.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please upload your cover letter and resumé by 11:55 PM Eastern Time of the posting end date. Please include your answers to the qualifying questions in your cover letter. This position is open to students eligible to work on campus and receive Federal Work Study. 

Qualifying Questions:   

1. Are you eligible for FWS from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship? 
2. Are you a current student or newly accepted student that will start classes this Fall at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL? 
3. Are you available to work 10 hours/week starting Fall 2026 through Spring 2027? 

Required documentation:  

• Resume 
• Cover letter 
• Class Schedule  

Health Assessment Required:No