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Food Resource Center Student Worker
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-34472 Type: Regular Part-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Food/Nutrition Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Assist Student Health with operating and growing the Food Resource Center and addressing food insecurity at OHSU. Must be able to work on-site at the Food Resource Center, located on Marquam Hill in the Student Center, for some hours each week.Help with procuring, stocking, and/or distributing food as well as maintaining the FRC space (and satellite food spaces as needed) and inventory. Support communicating with volunteers and the student community to schedule, update, and inform about ongoing changes in the FRC. Support with other food security-related tasks as needed, such as outreach; posting fliers; tracking, entering, and reporting data; compiling information; helping with food safety and nutrition-related resources; attending periodic team, outreach and educational meetings; and/or other duties as needed Responsibilities
Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours) Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies): Strong customer service skills. Willingness to serve as a positive and professional representative of the Food Resource Center and Student Health in all interactions, including via email, phone, virtual and in-person. Strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible, open and helpful attitude and communication style, and willing ness to adapt to the changing needs and learnings associated with a new program/service.Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft excel and Qualtrics and/or ability to quickly learnAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality Listens for understanding, communicates effectively across cultures and backgrounds, and treats all people with dignity and respect Must be able to pass a federal criminal history background check Required use of personal vehicle to pick up food donations as needed. Qualifications
At least 6 months remaining as an OHSU student eligible for a Student Worker position (preferably longer)Experience volunteering and/or working in a food pantry or related setting Experience with food safety Experience coordinating a project, program, or service Experience working with vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing hunger or financial insecurity Experience with data management Experience working with volunteers Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
