Job Description

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

This position is ONLY open to current students, eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award.

Job title: Food Pantry Student Assistant ( FWSA Only), S26

Reports to: Alicia Cappola

Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology
9931 Willows Road
Redmond, WA

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• • Track and maintain accurate records of pantry stock
  • Conduct routine inventory counts and report low-stock items
  • Assist with receiving and organizing incoming donations and deliveries

Food Safety & Expiration Monitoring

• • Regularly check expiration dates on all food items
  • Remove and properly dispose of expired or damaged goods
  • Rotate stock using First In, First Out and expiration date best practices

Pantry Organization & Maintenance

• • Keep shelves, storage areas, and workspaces clean and orderly
  • Categorize and label food items for easy access
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

Pantry Restocking

• • Refill shelves and distribution areas as needed
  • Ensure equitable distribution and availability of food items

Advertising and Marketing

• • Create and distribute informational materials about the Nest of Necessities availability to current student

Educational Materials Creation and Distribution

• • Create and distribute educational materials about food insecurity and how the campus food pantry provides support for current students

General Support

• • Support special events, donation drives, or outreach efforts as needed
  • Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student with accepted federal work study eligibility based on their 25-26 FAFSA in good academic standing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and move boxes of inventory, up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with inventory, retail, or food service
• Familiarity with food safety practices
• Interest in community service or food security initiatives

Students will be selected through review of their submissions and an interview process.

Work Schedule

Flexible hours Monday – Thursday and Friday mornings, based on student availability and pantry needs

Expected dates of employment: April 24 - May 31, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 20

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage:

Wage ranges are based on Washington State’s minimum wage requirements.

$20.00 per hour

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.