Student Worker (IVC - Basic Needs)

Job Description:

Student Worker (IVC - Basic Needs)

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This student staff position will be a driving force in increasing student engagement and visitation to The Spot: Center for Basic Needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the planning of programs and events, as well as supporting the Basic Needs team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged individual who is passionate about supporting their peers and making a positive impact on campus.

This position will provide peer-to-peer support and work closely with Basic Needs team members to ensure the success of student outreach, daily operations, and serve as a liaison between student visitors and the Basic Needs team. The person in this position will support team members in maintaining a clean, safe food pantry operation, an organized and welcoming clothing closet, and more.

This person will work within the Basic Needs Program, this program provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provide individualized and group support to visiting students with empathy and kindness
• Ensure students complete established requirements before accessing services
• Comply with assigned trainings to maintain food, data, and center safety
• Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for The Spot
• Support outreach, training, and workshop efforts
• Understand and apply protections for confidential student information
• Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access, and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition
• Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote The Spot
• Maintain records concerning program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents
• Support efforts with campus and community partners related to CalFresh activities
• Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about The Spot, such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a current Irvine Valley College student in good academic standing.

Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during Fall/Spring semesters and 3 units during Summer to be eligible for and maintain employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Familiarity with issues related to food insecurity, housing instability, and student basic needs.

Standard office software and data entry tools.

PHSYICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is primarily conducted on-site at The Spot: Center for Basic Needs. The position involves moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 20

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 st through June 30 th ). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1 st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Example : For the following reporting period: January 1 st through January 31 st , the NBU employee will be paid on February 10 th .

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

Closing Date/Time: Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Salary:

18 - Hourly