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Student Specialist - FUEL NKU

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Student Specialist - FUEL NKU
Department Counseling, Social Work and Leadership
Type of Work Study Federal
Building/Office Location HC - A. D. Albright Health Center
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week. This is PRIMARILY a Monday-Friday commitment between 9-5.
Job Description
Student specialists with the FUEL NKU team assist in support of operations. As the on-campus food pantry, FUEL NKU welcomes several hundred patrons into the space on a daily basis. This position needs to be organized and able to think quickly on their feet.

To be considered for a position, students MUST qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS). Please contact NKU Student Employment (stuemployment@nku.edu) to see if you are eligible.
Primary Responsibilities
This is an extensive list of possible tasks. Duties will be assigned based on daily needs:
- Accept, pickup, and unload food and supplies from campus partners as well as community supporters.
- Serve as a champion for FUEL NKU, working outreach and engagement events on behalf of the office.
- Maintain food supplies according to expiration dates, and coordinate stock according to FIFO (first in, first out) method.
- Check pantry shelves and space throughout each shift to ensure placement and organization of items. Maintain organization of a respectable and welcoming space.
- Ensure accurate information and records.
- Perform periodic facility and equipment inspections and maintain workplace safety standards.
- Additional duties assigned as the semester progresses
Qualifications
- MUST BE FWS ELIGIBLE
- Ability to work effectively and positively in a team setting.
- Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
- Experience in a professional environment.
- Willingness to integrate and uphold confidentiality standards.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work 10-15 hours per week
- Excellent communication skills.
- Detail oriented and responsible.

Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Some College
Pay Rate $10.00/hr
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 20231695
Job Open Date 09/05/2023
Job Close Date
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13174

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * When are you available to begin?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Explain why you are interested in this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What is your expected graduation date? (Give month and year.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * You must be a Federal Work Study student to qualify for this position. You may find out by contacting Student Financial Assistance. Are you a FWS student?
    • No Response
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you physically able to lift up to 30 lbs.?
    • Yes
    • No
    • No Response
  6. Are you a current or incoming NKU student?
    • Yes - Current Student
    • Yes - Incoming Student
    • No - Not a NKU student

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. References