Work Study BSU Food Pantry Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Work Study BSU Food Pantry Assistant Position Description

The BSU Food Pantry is overseen by the Division for Student Life with guidance from the BSU Food Pantry Advisory Board. This advisory board is made up of faculty, staff, and students. Bears Who Care, a student-run club on campus, is also integrally involved in the efforts of the BSU Food Pantry and in assisting their peers with food insecurities through fundraising efforts and volunteerism among other activities.

The Food Pantry Assistant will be responsible for tracking inventory and helping organize the on-campus food donations. This will include:

• Inventory and organize pantry items into like categorizes/sizes
• Collect donations to restock pantries as needed
• Creating outreach items such as flyers and social media post
• Utilizing software to assist with data collection and inventory management
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required for this role include:

• Ability to handle confidential information
• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Must enjoy working with a variety of people.
• Must possess a general clerical work aptitude.
• Knowledge of the internet, including social media

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands for fine manipulation using a keyboard and mouse, handle or feel and reach with hands; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu06055P Open Date Close Date 09/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Eileen Cavanaugh, Director of the Center for Student Support at e3cavanaugh@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or finaid@bridgew.edu

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your Philosophy for serving students?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents