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Part-Time Lion's Pantry Intern

Penn State University
State College, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2025
💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Lion’s Pantry is an affiliate student organization on the Penn State University Park campus. Our mission is to address and mitigate hunger among students across campus. We maintain a student food pantry and encourage service through our club membership.

The Lion’s Pantry Student Intern

The Lion’s Pantry is seeking Penn State students to work as interns with the Lion’s Pantry to fill out our fall staffing needs.  These Pantry interns will work a minimum of 6 hrs per week to hold open hours at the Lion’s Pantry and support its mission to eliminate food insecurity among students at Penn State University Park.

Pantry Student Intern responsibilities include:

Sustain services:

Maintain Pantry open hours

Sort, organize and inventory food items to sustain a safe, clean and welcoming pantry environment

Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing food and other key program metrics

Complete various other projects that help to develop and sustain the Lion’s Pantry

Qualifications:

Must meet all Penn State clearance and background check requirements Superb interpersonal and oral communication skills Able to learn quickly, prioritize multiple projects, manage schedule independently, meet deadlines and enjoy a fast-paced work environment Able to work with diverse groups and individuals in varied settings Complete ServSafe training and certification program (guidance provided)

Position location: Penn State, University Park campus in State College, PA

Position duration: Full academic year with good opportunity to continue into summer and following year

Wage: $15.00/hour

To apply: Students should apply through Penn State Workday; please submit a resume, cover letter.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statisti

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