Food Pantry Assistant Pool

Position Information

• Posting Number: PT1494
• Job Title:
  
  FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANT POOL
• Department:
  Student Engagement and Retention
• Position Type:
  Non-Exempt Employment
• Status:
  Part-Time
• Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Open Date: 11/12/2025
• Close Date:
  Open Until Filled

The purpose of this position is to acquire qualified Food Pantry Assistants to help the Office of Student Engagement and Retention meet its goal of serving students that are food insecure by providing free food. A successful Food Pantry Assistant must be a self‑motivated learner, efficient problem solver, and have the ability to provide care and supportive services to all students.

This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Retention.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six (6) months office/clerical related experience.

• Have care and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient in Mircrosoft Office to include, Outlook, Work, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people.
• Ability to relate to divers student populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
• Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to problem‑solve, make decisions and manage conflict.
• Ability to use a PC in an office setting.

• Associates degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related social science field.
• One year of clerical experience and working with diverse groups.

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• Know and execute all food handling procedures.
• General Management and duties of the Food Pantry which include ordering food, organizing delivery, and restocking and organizing the shelves.
• Provide a clean, safe, and efficient operation of the Food Pantry.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining food pantry policies and procedures.
• Management of documents and paperwork, including food inventory, student sign-in log sheets, and food pantry application.
• Preparing and submitting daily/weekly reports for guests and supplies necessary for operations.
• Keeping accurate records of the amount of food coming in and out each month.
• Answering questions from customers about campus directions, activities, college services/offices and general college knowledge.
• Providing training to volunteers, ensuring safely, efficiency and effective communications at all times.
• Providing timely communication to coworkers, supervisors, and clients.
• Coordinates and oversees all outreach events for the Food Pantry Program.
• Additional projects assigned by the supervisor.