Job at a glance
The Service Leadership Work Study Program (SLWS) is a community engagement program that provides students with an on-campus employment opportunity where they work with local community organizations. By working closely with local community organizations, students in the program get a sustained opportunity to engage with local issues while also interacting with a broad range of community members. The program also provides a peer learning community that supplements the work done by the students at their various work-sites and that provides opportunities for shared learning and collaboration.
The positions in the program, which fall under the Student Union contract and pay the standard campus wage, can also fulfill federal work-study requirements. This position, which is for 5 hours per week , will support the Mid-Iowa Community Action. Position Summary: Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is a private, non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Established in 1965, we serve families in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, and Tama counties.
In Grinnell, MICA runs the main food pantry in the community. This position supports the work of the family development center through welcoming and respectful interactions with families, staff and community partners. Will assist low-income families to apply for resources and program services, focused on supporting the food pantry. The student in the position would need to be available to work on either Monday afternoons or Wednesday mornings, preferably both.
Duties: Builds and maintains positive relationships with families, team members and agency and community partners to achieve results. Assists with stocking supplies and dissemination of food packages for the food pantry. Serves families with a welcoming and respectful approach. Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ethical conduct. Attends meetings as required. Requirements: Willingness and ability to serve as a team member, provide support, communicate clearly, ask for guidance when needed Ability to handle responsibility, make decisions and problem-solve in the moment Emotional maturity, situational awareness, and comfort taking broad direction Flexibility and capacity to take initiative Ability to set healthy boundaries with others Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Committed to the concept of diversity and the inherent worth of every individual Experience with diverse populations with complex needs This position requires some measure of physical stamina.
The person in this position may have to move and organize food pantry donations or boxes of programs materials or files, which may weigh up to 50 pounds. Must be able to ascend a ladder to do so. Applicants for the position will need to provide a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should be addressed to Pam Sawrie, MICA supervisor. Applications for this position close on Friday August 28th.
Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis, as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to get your applications in before the closing date.