Food Pantry Coordinator

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our slogan of “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action—in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene, and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 21,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement, and innovation.
Student Activities and Leadership Programs’ (SALP) mission is to cultivate student engagement, leadership, and professional development in an effort to foster community and connection among students. SALP does this by advising student government and student media; supervising student-operated services; coordinating program areas such as the Student Community Engagement Center, Student Sustainability Center, and PSU Food Pantry; and advising over 100 student organizations and the student-led funding boards. Visit us at https://www.pdx.edu/student-leadership/

The PSU Food Pantry is one of the largest pantries in the Portland Metro region distributing upwards of 10,000 pounds of food to The Food Pantry Coordinator oversees the PSU Food Pantry’s programs including the main pantry, mini-pantries, and monthly Free Food Market.
The Coordinator is responsible for developing student employees and personnel-related tasks for up to a dozen student employees and up to 100 volunteers annually. This position is responsible for operations and logistics such as food sourcing, handling, and safety compliance. The Food Pantry Coordinator oversees outreach and communication to campus and community partners and donors while working to increase utilization of the Pantry and improve food security for Portland State students. Additionally, this position oversees the budget, spending, and ethical fiscal stewardship.
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers : https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/academicaffairs.web.wdt.pdx.edu/files/2023-02/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20Watermark%20Art%2018%20Updated%20Amendment%202022%2012Dec08.pdf

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be $54,684, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator