College Work Study Program (Project STAND Food Pantry Assistant)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Project STAND Food Pantry Assistant)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Off-Campus Instructional Sites and Centers

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Community College Off-Campus Instructional Sites and Centers team is looking for a dependable student to assist at the Project STAND Food Pantry.

This is an off-site position and the team is looking for a student with the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email, ensuring that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and timely.

Job Duties

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of youth programming events and activities.
• Provide clerical assistance to maintain accurate records and databases related to program participants, events, and resources.
• Assist with coordination and logistics for workshops, seminars, and career fairs, ensuring smooth operation and participant satisfaction.
• Provide clerical support to the program director, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop and update program materials, including brochures, handouts, and training materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
  • If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
    
• Organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide array of groups.
  
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
  
• A passion for supporting youth development and a commitment to promoting college and career readiness in young individuals.
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.