FWS- Undergraduate Assistant, Leo Food Pantry (2026/2027)

About the role

The Leo Food Pantry Undergraduate Assistant serves as a student ambassador for the Leo Food Pantry, helping to increase awareness of pantry services, reduce stigma associated with accessing basic needs resources, and strengthen connections between the Pantry and the University of La Verne community. This position plays a critical role in promoting food security initiatives, helping students learn about available resources, supporting pantry operations, and coordinating donation‑focused events. It is designed to provide students with hands‑on experience in community engagement, event planning, communications, and nonprofit operations. Undergraduate Assistants work closely with professional staff, student employees, and volunteers to help promote and maintain a trauma‑informed and inclusive environment for students experiencing food insecurity.

Responsibilities

• Increase awareness of Leo Food Pantry services
• Reduce stigma associated with accessing basic needs resources
• Strengthen connections between the Pantry and the University of La Verne community
• Promote food security initiatives
• Help students learn about available resources
• Support pantry operations
• Coordinate donation‑focused events
• Work closely with professional staff, student employees, and volunteers to promote and maintain a trauma‑informed and inclusive environment

Requirements

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at the University of La Verne
• Availability to work a consistent schedule aligned with pantry hours and operational needs
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Basic proficiency with technology and social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with student organizations, campus leadership, community service, or volunteer programs
• Experience creating content for social media, marketing campaigns, newsletters, or events
• Experience coordinating events, fundraisers, donation drives, or volunteer activities
• Creative problem‑solving skills and the ability to develop new ideas for promoting services and engaging the campus community

Schedule

This part‑time, up to 20 hours per week, position works regularly scheduled hours in the Leo Food Pantry, with occasional work off campus.