Specialist II, Bruin Pantry (Part Time)

Specialist II, Bruin Pantry (Part Time)

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

202501170

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Thayne Center

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

In alignment with community engagement values and a commitment to supporting student success, the Thayne Center for Student Life, Leadership, & Community Engagement provides basic needs resources through the Bruin Pantry Network. Bruin Pantry Specialists report to the Manager of the Bruin Pantry Network and support general pantry operations, including receiving, processing, stocking, transporting, and distributing food and hygiene products to students, faculty, and staff. Specialists assist with inventory management, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds, and are responsible for driving large-capacity vehicles to transport food, supplies, and other inventory between pantry locations. Additional responsibilities include taking inventory, purchasing or rescuing food from local stores, and assessing resource needs across pantry locations. Specialists clearly communicate pantry policies and information while providing welcoming and professional customer service to pantry visitors. Successful candidates should be strong communicators who work collaboratively with pantry staff, pantry peer leaders, and community partners and demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to equitable access to basic needs resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, often on a daily basis.
• Willingness and ability to drive large-capacity vehicles on a weekly basis to transport food stock, supplies, and other materials between pantry locations and community partners.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with SLCC offices, Thayne Center colleagues, peer leaders, volunteers, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Zoom and other telecommunications platforms. Ability to learn and effectively use technology and software systems required for pantry operations, including inventory and data tracking.
• Ability to track expenses, maintain accurate records, and follow established budgets.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally in person, during meetings, through email, and by phone.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and maintain positive working relationships across Salt Lake Community College.
• Professionalism and strong work ethics, including dependability, timeliness, trustworthiness, accountability, and respect for others.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage competing demands.
• Ability to document and appropriately address performance concerns involving student peer leaders.
• Experience with or interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Nutrition, healthy eating, food systems, sustainability, public health, nonprofit administration
• Social and behavioral sciences, including psychology, sociology, education, and social work.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties?

• Must be able to work 26 to 29 hours per week.
• Ensure pantries follow Utah Food Bank and community partners operational standards.
• Regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• When possible, use provided departmental Large Capacity Passenger Vehicle.
• Transport food supplements and hygiene products across the pantry network on a weekly basis.
• This position requires driving to multiple campuses and may require starting the day at varying campus locations.
• Authorized driver's must be over 21 and maintain a valid Utah Driver's license.
• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of pantry locations.
• Take regular inventory of food availability at an assigned pantry location (Taylorsville Redwood, South City, West Valley Center, Jordan, and/or Herriman Campus).
• Communicate missing food groups to supervisor and plan restocking strategies.
• Stock pantries with food supplements from purchases, donations, pantry relocation, and food rescue program.
• Order and purchase food supplements and hygiene products to ensure well-stocked and dietary relevant resources.
• Uphold responsibilities outlined in the cardholder agreement and purchasing card training.
• Uphold authorization responsibilities outlined by motor pool and SLCC's Risk Management Department.
• Exhibit positive customer service and relationship building when interacting with pantry visitors and pantry peer leaders.
• During academic breaks and finals, supplement coverage during pantry distributions.
• Ethical budget discretion is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work 26-29 hours a week.
• Ability to work during the following shifts:?Monday 19:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday 10am-4:30pm & Thursday 10am-4:30pm
• Ability to uphold authorization responsibilities outlined by motor pool and SLCC's Risk Management Agreement.
• At least 21 years old
• Valid UT?drivers license
• Lift 50lbs and make repetitive movements
• Has reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak more than one language
• Flexible schedule
• Experience in a retail or office setting with demonstrated computer proficiency, administrative skills, and attention to detail.
• Interest or experience in food insecurity, food access, or basic needs

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have ability to work 26-29 hours a week?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work during the following shifts:?Monday 19:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday 10am-4:30pm & Thursday 10am-4:30pm?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you ability to uphold authorization responsibilities outlined by motor pool and SLCC's Risk Management Agreement?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have valid Utah driver license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to lift 50lbs and make repetitive movements?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address 4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123