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Undergraduate Assistant, Leo Food Pantry (2025/2026)
University of La VerneLa Verne Main Campusfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
About the role
The Leo Food Pantry Undergraduate Assistant provides hands-on operational and student support to ensure the effective, dignified, and welcoming delivery of basic needs services to University of La Verne students. This position plays a critical role in day-to-day pantry operations, food distribution, inventory management, and coordination of student facing services, while helping to maintain a trauma-informed and inclusive environment for students experiencing food insecurity.
Undergraduate Assistants work closely with professional staff, student employees, and volunteers to support pantry logistics, manage data through PantrySoft, and assist with outreach and reporting activities. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in student affairs, higher education administration, social services, or nonprofit operations and offers meaningful experience supporting student success and well‑being.
Undergraduate Assistants work closely with professional staff, student employees, and volunteers to support pantry logistics, manage data through PantrySoft, and assist with outreach and reporting activities. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in student affairs, higher education administration, social services, or nonprofit operations and offers meaningful experience supporting student success and well‑being.
Operational Management
- Manage day-to-day pantry operations, including stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness and accessibility of the pantry space
- Implement and follow food safety, storage, and safe handling procedures
- Support the organization and execution of regular and special food distribution events
Customer Service & Access
- Greet pantry patrons and provide a welcoming, respectful, and confidential experience
- Assist students with food selection while maintaining dignity and choice
- Provide basic information and referrals to other campus student support or basic needs services, as appropriate
Donation & Stock Management
- Coordinate food drives and assist with donation intake from campus and community partners
- Pick up, transport, and store food donations as needed
- Track inventory levels and maintain accurate records using PantrySoft and other tracking tools
Staff & Volunteer Support
- Assist with training, scheduling, and support undergraduate student employees and volunteers
- Model professionalism, inclusivity, and strong customer service practices
- Support volunteer engagement during pantry hours and food distribution activities
Outreach & Reporting
- Track pantry usage data and assist with compiling reports on pantry operations and impact
- Support outreach efforts, including creating basic marketing materials or social media content
- Assist with administrative tasks related to pantry operations and reporting as needed
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at the University of La Verne
- Availability to work a consistent schedule aligned with pantry hours and operational needs
- Ability to lift, move, and store food items weighing 25–50 pounds
- Basic proficiency with computers and willingness to learn pantry data systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working in student services, food pantries, community organizations, or basic needs programs
- Comfort using technology to track inventory, usage data, and reports (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, or similar systems)
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in student affairs, higher education, public health, social work, or nonprofit leadership
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