Culture of Care:
At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.
Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District—one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.
Application Instructions:
- Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.
- Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.
- For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.
- For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.
Summary Description:
The Basic Needs Aide plays a vital role in supporting students facing food and housing insecurities. This position involves assisting with the daily operations of the campus food pantry and clothing closet, providing outreach for CalFresh benefits, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of resources.
Representative Duties:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assist in the daily operation of the campus food pantry, including receiving deliveries, organizing, stocking, and distributing food items in a timely fashion. Responsible for completing a Food safety handling course within 1 week of employment and obtaining and paying for a California Food Handlers Card (cost $7.99)
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation, food safety standards, and inventory records for the assigned area.
- Provide CalFresh outreach and support assistance.
- Support the operation of the colleges clothing closet, including intake, sorting, and display of donated clothing and accessories.
- Participate in planning and implementation of outreach events to promote awareness of basic needs resources.
- Assist with data collection and reporting for food pantry, CalFresh, and clothing closet services in accordance with college and grant requirements.
- Provide front-line customer service and assist students from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.
- Helps plan, and participates in, outreach events.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the assigned area.
- Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
- Familiarity with issues related to food insecurity, housing instability, and student basic needs.
- Standard office software and data entry tools.
Ability to:
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work effectively with students from diverse populations.
- Lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks related to inventory and distribution.
- Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Work is primarily conducted on-site in the Basic Needs Center, food pantry, and clothing closet.
- Some evening or weekend hours may be required for outreach and distribution events.
- The position involves moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
