Food Pantry/Basic Needs Coordinator – Intern

Description

The Food Pantry Coordinator plays a pivotal role in providing basic-needs support and holistic health promotion for members of the College community. Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness, this position is integral to supporting student’s holistic health needs to strengthen opportunities for student success. The ideal candidate will be a key player in assessing and improving basic-needs support for students, employees, and the campus community overall.

Key Responsibilities:
● Lead and manage the campus food pantry and free store, known as Dash’s Cache.

● Collaborate with campus stakeholders and community partners to maintain availability and distribution.

● Conduct assessment of pantry utilization, campus inventory, and identification of adjustments and growth areas.

● Assist in establishing and evaluating specific outcomes, targets, or metrics for basic-needs support on campus.

● In collaboration with the Director of Health and Wellness, develop and implement strategies and processes for strengthening food support and basic-needs support on campus.

● Provide insights and recommendations to the Director of Health and Wellness

● Collect community resources and materials for the purpose of providing information to students and the overall college community.

● Meet for weekly or biweekly supervision with Field Instructor (determined by program).

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:
● Enrollment in a graduate degree program.

● This position requires the candidate to have a driver’s license, car insurance, and a clean driving record.

● Strong skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, program assessment, and communication.

● Knowledge of Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google products (e.g., Forms, Spreadsheets, Drive), and other web-based tools (e.g., Canva, Qualtrics).

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

● Understanding of the unique needs of diverse populations (e.g., ethnic good preferences, pregnant and parenting students’ needs).

● Commitment to serving and supporting all who seek assistance, as well as ensuring the equitable support of underserved populations, through a mindset of inclusive excellence.

● Knowledge of assessment methods, organizational skills, and customer service skills are recommended.

● Experience in project development and team management is recommended.

● Understanding the management of community service organizations (e.g., food pantries, soup kitchens) is beneficial, but not required.

● Understanding of events management, program management, marketing and communications are beneficial, but not required.

How to Apply

To submit a letter of interest and resume, or for questions, contact Patty Hartshorn, Director of Health & Wellness (health@goshen.edu; 574-535-7484)