Pantry & Social Practice Student Assistant

Position Summary

The Pantry Student Assistant assists in the management of the daily operations of the

campus food pantry while actively applying the principles of Social Practice—a multidisciplinary

discipline exploring how art and organized care address economic, cultural, and environmental

issues. Grounded in the philosophy that art and service are ways to build relationships within

communities and across campus, this role transforms essential institutional support into an

impactful community-building initiative.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Logistics

● Grocery Transport: Pick up weekly grocery deliveries from the front door of Jannes

Library and transport them to the 3rd Floor Pantry area once per week.

● Stocking & Inventory Management: Stock food and supply items in the 3rd Floor Pantry

and store excess overflow in designated storage bins located within the Counseling &

Wellness Center.

● Preorder Fulfillment: Assemble, package, and organize preordered food/supply

packages for students.

● Pantry Hours Operations: Open the Pantry twice per week promptly at 11:00 AM and

secure/lock the facility at 12:30 PM. Specific days of the week will be determined by the

availability of the student assistant and professional staff.

● Distribution & Tracking: Hand out preordered packages to students, maintaining

accurate and respectful documentation when student orders are received.

● Direct Oversight: Oversee pantry space during open hours to ensure a clean,

welcoming, and accessible environment for all students.

● Reporting: Monitor inventory levels closely and communicate supply needs and

restocking recommendations to the Director of the Counseling & Wellness Center.

● Marketing: In collaboration with the Director, create marketing and educational materials

that support The Pantry.

2. Social Practice & Community Engagement

● Relationship Building: Act as a compassionate, approachable liaison between campus

support services and the student body, fostering mutual care and trust.

● Addressing Food Insecurity: View food distribution through a social justice lens,

recognizing food accessibility as a vital component of student well-being and equitable

artistic education.

● Collaborative Care: Assist the Director in identifying and engaging with local, campus,

and community initiatives to explore creative approaches to mutual aid, resource

distribution, and sustainable pantry practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

● Current KCAI student with an interest in Social Practice, community engagement, mutual

aid, or social justice initiatives.

● Punctual, reliable, and able to consistently manage the 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM pantry shift.

● Ability to lift and transport groceries from the library entrance to the 3rd floor.

● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when tracking preorders and inventory.

● Empathy, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and dignity.

2 shifts per week, specific days of the week will be determined by the
availability of the student assistant and professional staff.
11:00am-12:30pm.