Student: SNAP Application Specialist

Company Description Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community. Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Job Description Estimated 10 hours per week Assist students with the SNAP application process (familiarity with the program is a plus but not required, training will be provided) Coordinate appointments for SNAP application assistance Creating advertising materials to inform the Augsburg community about SNAP, SNAP assistance appointments, and other food access resources Coordinate food operations including freezing food, grocery shopping, and organizing supplies Prepare/serve/deliver meals or groceries at community sites Organize/support food security efforts via Campus Cupboard food shelf Work with the Campus Kitchen team to plan events Stay connected with student groups and engage with them around food issues to build community around food Coordinate with other Twin Cities organizations for collaborative events and mutual support Support Food Lab student cooking appointments and workshops Complete various administrative tasks including data management, social media content, etc. Pay Rate: $15.97/hour This position is not benefits eligible. Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills Intercultural competency Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time Driver's license preferred Shifts vary each semester. Some during the day, some in the evenings, some on Saturdays Additional Information Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at hraugsburg.edu. Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall. Application Instructions: All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: Resume (required) Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)