Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry OPS/FWS Student Assistant

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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services
Department:04050000 - SL-DEAN OF STUDENTS

Classification Title:

Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry OPS/FWS Student
Classification Minimum Requirements:

Currently enrolled student at the University of Florida with GPA at 2.5 or above.
Job Description:

The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry is dedicated to building a more food-secure campus for the UF community. Responsible for providing free access to nutritious food for any campus member, the Pantry is at the forefront of meeting campus members’ basic food needs. Those applying will need to feel comfortable engaging with students, staff, or faculty guests in a confidential and respectful manner. 

Primary responsibilities will include the following: 

· Provide superior customer service to pantry guests. 

· Field sensitive questions related to pantry shopping eligibility, food category limits, community resources, and media requests. 

· Ensure pantry sales floor is stocked, clean, and organized according to operating procedures. 

· Assist with product prep and processing such as sorting, stocking, repackaging bulk items and fresh produce, and organizing food donations. 

· Assist in providing training support for volunteers. 

· Assist with other Field & Fork Pantry projects and programs as needed. 

Time Commitment: 

· Up to 10 hours per week. 

· Required Summer 2026 

· Attend onboarding and training upon employment as required 

Position reporting structure: 

This position will be supervised by, and work in collaboration with a full-time Pantry Coordinator and above. Will be required to attend pantry staff meetings for operational updates. 

General Expectations: 

Student staff are expected to be responsible, punctual, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Dress in pantry is casual and will be required to wear a Pantry apron for identification and closed toe shoes. Students must work at Pantry location (564 Newell Rd Gainesville FL). 
Expected Salary:

$14.00/Hr.
Required Qualifications:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work over the summer on campus in Gainesville. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester (for Fall and Spring only).
Preferred:

Preferred experience: 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work on a team and connect with others easily. 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality  
  • Strong interest in food security, social services, food access, and/or food systems. 
  • FWS preferred but not required.

Must be able to start Summer 2026. Can continue into Fall 2026 if available. 

Must be able to work office hours physically in the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry. 

Must be able to attend any required training and pantry staff meetings. 

Required documentation: 

  • Federal Work Study documentation if applicable
  • Resume 
  • 1 reference (academic or professional) 
  • Class, work (additional job), volunteer schedule

 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please upload the required documentation (resume, federal work study documentation [if applicable], one reference [academic or professional], class/work/volunteer schedule)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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