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Title: Pantry AssistantSalary Range: 35,000 - 36,534Contract Term Length: 12 MonthsStandard Hours: 37.5FLSA Status: Non-ExemptCollege: Gateway Community & Technical CollegeCampus Location: Gateway Edgewood CampusDepartment: Student AffairsTotal RewardsGateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your familyTuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer matchVacation/Sick TimeWork-Life Balance9.5 Paid Holidays2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positionsEmployee Assistance ProgramJob SummaryThis position will work in the counseling department for the student resources program. They will have a passion for helping people with food insecurities and be assertive towards the needs of the food pantry.The Pantry Assistant is a grant-funded position.Job Duties:Tracks, stocks, orders, and inventories supplies under direct supervision to ensure adequate product for students.Keep track of data and create reports, and communicate according to established policies.Prepare and deliver pantry orders (including physical work/lifting).Provide outreach and retention services to students.Pre-screen students for eligibility of services, and complete required paperwork.Lead marketing initiatives and promote food pantry services to students, faculty, and staff.Serve as an assistant supervisor (backup) to peer mentors by assigning cases, answer questions, and oversee their work.Assist student retention services for the counseling department and student resources by serving on the Student Emergency Fund committee.Respond and process student resource referrals in Starfish, Maxient, and the non-academic barrier survey for food insecurity and other needs.Serve as pro-card holder for the department, which would include purchasing items for the pantry as well as colleagues.Lead marketing initiatives and promote food pantry services to students, faculty, and staff.Serve as an occasional point of contact for individuals and groups providing information.As time supports, offer general support of the counseling department and DEI center by participating in events, calling campaigns, and student outreach. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Associate's degree or equivalent and 1-3 years relevant experienceExperience working with individuals with food insecurities.Experience working for non-profit organizations or in higher education.Customer service, problem-solving, clear communication, and organization skills.Regularly involves lifting, bending, or other physical exertion.Must be able to work independently.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing himself/herself professionally and courteously.Ability to communicate clearly verbally and, in writing.Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Word). Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent