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Food Pantry Assistant

Description:

The North Seattle Food Pantry is a weekly pop-up grocery distribution in partnership with the University District Food Bank. The pantry is open to students, staff, and the community on Tuesdays from 4-7pm. The site also serves as a pickup for DoorDash grocery deliveries going to students between 1:30 – 3pm. 

This position will work as part of a group of staff and volunteers to set up and break down the site for these two programs as well as participate in Food Pantry food distribution. 

The maximum number of hours is 7 per week, 12pm to 7pm on Tuesdays. The minimum number of hours is 4, please indicate availability within that range if needed. 

Duties include: 

  • Set-up - move tables and other equipment into the pantry space, help unload the UDFB food van 
  • Assist with loading grocery boxes into DoorDash vehicles 
  • Create bags of produce and break down boxes 
  • Distribute groceries to the community at a drive-through and/or walk-up station 
  • Break-down - load supplies and boxes back into the van, return tables to storage and help clean the site  

The ideal candidate:

  • Active – Enjoys a job that is hands on and physically challenging 
  • Dependable – Arrives on time, stays the whole time, completes tasks in a timely manner 
  • Respectful – Treats everyone with kindness, community-minded 
  • Attentive – Anticipates team needs and stays focused 
  • Flexible – Shifts quickly from one task to another as needed 

Educational Benefit:

  • First-hand understanding of food insecurity on campus and in the surrounding community 
  • Working closely with a diverse and committed team in a fast-paced environment 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  •  Must be taking at least 3 credit hours during fall, winter, and spring quarter
  • Ability to engage with our community and staff using conversational English skills 
  • Meet all Work Study requirements according to the Office of Financial Aid 

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