Category: Administrators

Department: Student Services

Locations: Boston, MA

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Type: Full-time

Ref No.: NUP

About Bunker Hill Community College:

Bunker Hill Community College is the largest community college in Massachusetts, serving more than 14,000 students each semester across all modes of instruction. Ranked among the 25 fastest growing public two-year colleges in the United States, BHCC is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, MA, in nearby Chelsea, MA, and at three satellite locations within the Greater Boston area. BHCC is part of the Massachusetts public higher education system, which includes 15 community colleges.

BHCC offers 103 certificate and degree programs that prepare students to enter four-year institutions or to enter the workforce prepared for better and more highly skilled jobs. Sixty-seven percent of students are people of color and more than fifty percent are women.

Bunker Hill Community College BHCC is nationally recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream and is one of four colleges awarded the National Gates Foundation Achieving the Dream Catalyst grant.

COLLEGE GOALS:

BHCC is a progressive institution guided by five goals: to Foster Student Success, Strengthen Career, Transfer and Workforce Readiness, Advance Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and Develop the College's Infrastructure. The College is committed to a learning community teaching/learning environment and, as an Achieving the Dream institution, is focused on data-driven student success.

Living in Boston:

Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America with twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offering exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, museums, galleries and an extensive network of parks and outdoor recreational areas. Unemployment consistently tracks lower than the national average and job growth in 2014 and 2015 were ahead of projections. Eighty-plus colleges and a quarter of a million college students in the area make Boston one of the country's "youngest major metropolis," according to Boston magazine. Suburbs outside of Boston offer affordable housing options with easy access to public transportation.

Job Description:

Bunker Hill Community College, a vibrant and diverse higher education learning environment in Boston, Massachusetts. We are seeking a Food Pantry Coordinator for a new on-campus food pantry called, the DISH. The DISH Coordinator will create and coordinate all processes, procedures and programs for the opening and on-going operation of the new pantry. This position is part of the Division of Student Affairs and reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee all logistics, food procurement and distribution, collection and reporting of data, campus relations, art and design, social and digital media.
• Conduct all on-boarding of all staff that work with the DISH.
• Directly supervise student staff.
• Assess client needs and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources.
• As the ServeSafe Manager, supervise all interactions within the pantry to assure compliance with the highest food safety standards.
• Assist potential student staff with gaining ServSafe certification prior to work at the pantry and monitor all certificates of completion each semester.
• Work closely with the Greater Boston Food Bank and other donors to secure nutritious food and other basic needs to enhance student success at BHCC.
• Create and execute sustainable strategies for weekly delivery of food.
• Utilize a variety of technological software (i.e. Microsoft applications, productivity technology tools and social networking applications, etc.) for food inventory, pantry ordering by end users, communication and marketing materials.
• Work directly with BHCC Foundation and established donors to the food pantry program, and coordinate food drives as needed.
• Serve as the point person for any physical maintenance needs for the food pantry.
• Perform related administrative duties, assignments, or special projects as required.
• Utilize Chickering's Vector's to inform student program development, alignment with Institutional Learning Outcomes and the College's mission.
• Stay current on national best practices in Student Affairs and College Food pantries and applie these principles.
• Draft end of the year reports on all educational efforts and prepare Annual Unit Plans.
• Assesses client needs and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources.
• Sort, bag and distribute food to pantry users.
• Maintain accurate records of food distribution and donations.
• Assure 100% compliance with Department of Health..

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate on College committees as needed. Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• ServSafe Foodservice Certificate.
• Three or more years of experience supervising staff in a Food Pantry, Grocery Store, Convenience Store or Restaurant.
• Able to provide support, timely feedback and clear communication to all staff.
• Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veterans status as well as those with different levels of academic preparation and physical and learning abilities.
• Competent in MS Word, Outlook and social media communication.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Valid driver's License in good standing. Ability to drive BHCC van with student staff and transport food.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stock pantry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work with College Students. Bachelors in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Culinary or related field.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $50,000.00-$60,000.00

Grade: 4, Unit-Professional position

Review Date: To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 28,2019

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• A Copy of your Unofficial Transcripts

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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