Summary Description

This student staff position will be a driving force in increasing student engagement and visitation to The Spot: Center for Basic Needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the planning of programs and events, as well as supporting the Basic Needs team.

Representative Duties

• Provide individualized and group support to visiting students with empathy and kindness
• Ensure students complete established requirements before accessing services
• Comply with assigned trainings to maintain food, data, and center safety
• Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for The Spot
• Support outreach, training, and workshop efforts
• Understand and apply protections for confidential student information
• Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access, and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition
• Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote The Spot
• Maintain records concerning program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents
• Support efforts with campus and community partners related to CalFresh activities
• Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about The Spot
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Must be a current Irvine Valley College student in good academic standing. Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during Fall/Spring semesters and 3 units during Summer to be eligible for and maintain employment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Familiarity with issues related to food insecurity, housing instability, and student basic needs. Standard office software and data entry tools.