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.
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This student staff position will be a driving force in increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program and supporting CalFresh team members in the planning of programs and events. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged individual who is passionate about supporting their peers and making a positive impact on campus.
This position will provide peer-to-peer support and work closely with the CalFresh team members to ensure the success of the outreach and enrollment activities. The person in this position will support team members in conducting outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program.
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.
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.
- Provide individualized and group CalFresh Application Assistance (including benefit pre-screening, application support, and recertification applications)
- Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for the CalFresh program
- Conduct CalFresh outreach, training, and workshops
- 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 CalFresh program
- Maintain records concerning grant/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 CalFresh such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.
- Collaborate with County staff and member agencies to coordinate CalFresh outreach efforts
- 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.
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. 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: 20
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.
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