Hourly Associate, Nutrition Hub
Job Description
The Nutrition Hub Associate provides administrative and clerical support of a complex and diverse nature for Nutrition Hub and the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center.
Responsibilities
- Support students navigate the resources of the Nutrition by checking for voucher eligibility.
- Coordinate the Smooth Function of the Voucher System. Communicate with students and the cafeteria about vouchers.
- Help students book appointments with the SNAP onsite social worker, notifying students of local food pantries, and the resources of the Wellness Center - Grab and Go meals, weekly food bags.
- Support in distributing weekly grocery bags from Fulfill and packaging the fresh, refrigerated goods when the client arrives.
- Serve as be the recordkeeper of the data for vouchers and communicate with Fulfill about weekly bags and dietary accommodations of patrons.
- Interface with clients of the Nutrition Hub.
- Listen with dignity to clients’ needs and help them modify their weekly services as needed.
- Keep record of the number of vouchers used by communicating with the cafeteria, students and Wellness Center Staff Distribute weekly grocery bags.
- Support with loading and unloading Fulfill drop-offs.
- Attend the Monthly Mini-Resource Fair and other tabling events to alert students to the resources of the Nutrition Hub.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Experience:
- Two years of related experience, to include previous experience in customer service, preferably in a retail or hospitality setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of nutrition principles and healthy eating habits preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to research information from multiple sources.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student population.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Must be computer literate with ability to utilize Microsoft Office at an intermediate level and the ability to learn and utilize specific higher education programs and systems.
- Ability to learn and apply office practices, procedures, policies, and regulations that are essential to the position.
Application Documents
Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation, Other, Resume
Pay Rate
$19.98/hr
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