"P/T Pantry Coordinator"

P/T Pantry Coordinator

Company: Utah Tech University

Job Location:

Category: Food Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: 26HRL999-30

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Student Resource Center

Opening Date: 11/21/2025

Position Announcement

The Part-Time Pantry Coordinator supports the university's commitment to student well-being by managing the daily operations of the campus food pantry and ensuring students have consistent, dignified access to nutritious food and essential items. This position oversees inventory management, technology-based ordering systems, customer service, student worker supervision, community partnerships, and basic-needs programming. The Coordinator plays a key role in reducing food insecurity, fostering a welcoming and stigma-free environment, and strengthening campus-wide efforts that support student success. strategies. This role plays an important role in reducing food insecurity and promoting a welcoming, dignified experience for all students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day food pantry operations, including opening and closing duties, scheduling, and staffing as needed, maintaining a clean and organized space, and ensuring a welcoming, student-friendly environment.
• Manage inventory: track item usage, rotate stock, monitor expiration dates, and coordinate weekly restocking.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, health and safety guidelines, and food-handling standards.
• Utilize and manage technology platforms for online ordering, client communication, inventory tracking, and supply management.
• Maintain accurate records of pantry utilization, inventory levels, and ordering needs.
• Conduct community food pick-ups from donors and coordinate safe transport using university vehicles.
• Coordinate donation pick-ups and deliveries from food banks, grocery stores, donors, and community partners.
• Provide excellent, trauma-informed, and confidential services to all pantry clients.
• Assist pantry clients with navigation of pantry services and connect them to additional campus and community basic needs resources.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs staff to support food security programs, outreach, awareness campaigns, and related events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and provide ongoing coaching to student workers, interns, and volunteers who support pantry operations.
• Develop and manage pantry staff schedules to ensure consistent coverage during pantry hours.
• Manage basic needs programs and services as assigned.
• Prepare requested reports using university reporting systems; compile, analyze, and present data as required.
• Support assessment and continuous improvement efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, food banks, grocery stores, non-profits, and campus departments.
• Assist with marketing, destigmatization campaigns, and outreach efforts to increase awareness and utilization of pantry services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in food service or pantry operations, education, student services, basic needs programs, or related fields.
• Flexible availability to work up to 25 hours per week within the hours of 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
• Proficiency with common technology tools (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, online forms, spreadsheets, and inventory/order systems).
• Physical ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain a Utah Food Handler's permit within 30 days.
• Valid Utah driver's license and the ability to be approved to drive and pick up donations from donors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution expertise.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and treating all students with dignity and respect.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time hourly staff (overtime-eligible) position, working a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 25 hours per week Monday - Friday during the academic year, with reduced hours during the summer months (May - July) Hourly rate of $20.00+, depending on qualifications and experience. Free access to Employee Assistance Program through Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; no other benefits. under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Position open until filled, with applications being reviewed as they are received. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. Desired start date as soon as possible. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.