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.
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Description
SUMMARY
The CalFresh Project Specialist will be responsible for providing CalFresh campus outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program. This position will play a pivotal role in reducing food insecurities for students by collaborating in the planning of dynamic programs and events, and being a driving force in fostering a thriving student community. This person will work within the Basic Needs Program, this program provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.
QUALIFICATIONS
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. 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.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 25
Employment Conditions and Information: This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis."
After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.
NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).
NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.
Example: For the following reporting period: January 1st through January 31st, the NBU employee will be paid on February 10th.
NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
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