What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weber Cares Pantry Lead Specialist position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Weber Cares Pantry Lead Specialist
Requisition Number
H01841P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
28
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$17-$19 depending on experience
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
Shifts will be Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Pantry Operations:
Pantry Operations:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Weber Cares Pantry at the Ogden campus under the supervision of the Coordinator.
- Serve as the on-site supervisor and provide leadership to two student hourly employees.
- Delegate daily tasks, including stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and ensuring cleanliness.
- Keep the pantry scheduling calendar up-to-date, ensuring all shifts and tasks are covered.
- Manage the GivePulse volunteer platform and coordinate volunteer requests.
- Train and supervise pantry volunteers to ensure smooth operation.
- Regularly check pantry inventory levels and inform the Coordinator when stock is running low.
- Manage and oversee food deliveries, including moving items from the loading dock and organizing them for stocking.
- Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs for deliveries and other pantry-related tasks.
Outreach and Event Coordination:
- Collaborate with the SSRC Coordinator to plan and execute food drives, in-class presentations, and tabling events to raise awareness and support.
- Manage the Pantry Pack program, coordinating with relevant departments regarding pantry packs for both Ogden and Davis campuses.
- Assist the Coordinator with outreach activities, including social media, marketing, and communication strategies. Provide general support to the Coordinator on other pantry-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum one year of pantry-related experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and train volunteers and student employees.
- Experience in inventory management and food distribution.
- Comfortable with using digital platforms, including GivePulse, to manage volunteers and track pantry needs.
- Ability to lift and move food items and supplies when needed.
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to take on various tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
Review Date
03/26/2025
Job Close Date
04/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/25126
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Physical Requirements of this position
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Salary : $17 - $19
