Food Pantry - Support Assistant

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Food Pantry Specialist supports the daily operations of Belmont University's campus food pantry by assisting students, maintaining inventory, organizing donations, and promoting a welcoming environment for all pantry users. This position provides meaningful service to the campus community while helping address food insecurity among students. Essential Responsibilities: Stock shelves and organize food, hygiene products, and other pantry supplies. Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory tracking and reporting. Sort, inspect, and organize donated items. Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry storage and distribution areas. Assist with pantry events, food drives, and campus outreach initiatives. Help prepare pantry orders and distribution materials as needed. Collect and record usage data while maintaining confidentiality. Provide excellent customer service and represent Belmont University's mission and values. Perform other duties as assigned to support pantry operations. Working Conditions: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods when stocking inventory. Required Qualifications Must be eligible for and awarded Federal Work-Study funding through Belmont University's Financial Aid Office. Must have availability during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm) Current Belmont University student in good academic standing. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity, respect, and confidentiality. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods when stocking inventory. Preferred Qualifications Previous customer service, volunteer, or food service experience. Interest in community engagement, social services, public health, or nonprofit work. Experience with inventory management or data entry. Required Education Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Required Experience No experience required Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more. *In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission. Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belmont University