Food Resource Center Student Worker
Department Overview:
The Student Health and Wellness Center’s Food Resource Center (FRC) is seeking a passionate, reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented OHSU Student Worker to assist with operating and expanding the FRC. The FRC provides nutritious, no-cost food to OHSU students to improve students’ food security, reduce food waste, and promote student well-being.
The mission of the FRC is to promote the value of nutrition, increase food security, and improve access to basic needs in our community. The FRC aims to do this by providing fresh, frozen, and packaged goods, sourced locally and grown sustainably when possible, to OHSU students; offering access to information and referral services; and educating in the areas of food safety, nutrition, cooking, and preserving food.
Student Health is an integrated center providing primary care, behavioral health, wellness programming and food resources to promote the health and well-being of OHSU students and postdoctoral scholars. At Student Health, we promote a work culture that is passionate about serving our students, supports work/life balance for each employee, provides robust learning opportunities, and encourages collaboration between all roles.We believe in providing high-quality services for our students in an environment that also supports the well-being of each team member and of the health of our team as a whole.
How to Apply: To submit a complete application, please include the following:
- Resume or CV
- Answers to the following questions in a Word document or PDF (no more than one page single-spaced):
- Are you currently an OHSU student enrolled at least half-time?
- What is your program and expected graduation date?
- What interests you in this position? How does this position fit in your career and/or educational goals?
- What skills and/or experience do you bring to this position?
For questions about this position, please email food@ohsu.edu.
Function/Duties of Position:
As a Student Worker, you will work closely with Food Resource Center Coordinator, FRC staff and volunteers, the Wellness and Outreach Program Manager, and others to assist with the day-to-day operations and expansion of the Food Resource Center. You will play a valuable role in operating the FRC and contributing to the well-being of OHSU students and employees. Some general duties are expected to include:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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)
- 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 learn
- Ability 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
- ServSafe for Food Banks and/or Food Handler’s card valid in Oregon (may be obtained after hiring)
- Driver’s license and ability to use own vehicle to transport food
Preferred 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
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.