Campus Pantry & Sustainability Coordinator

Organization's Summary Statement:

Reporting to the Dining Services Sustainability Manager, this position supports programs that engage students, faculty, and staff in campus sustainability initiatives, with a focus on the Green Dining initiatives of the Department of Dining Services. The primary responsibilities of this position are managing the day-to-day operations of the Campus Pantry and Teaching Kitchen, supporting the Sustainability Manager in running the Campus Farmers Market, and working on other educational outreach and expansion opportunities. This position supervises and mentors the Campus Pantry student employees, working closely with the student management team to ensure the smooth operation of the Campus Pantry. Additionally this position coordinates with vendors for the Campus Pantry and Farmers Market, and with other sustainability organizations. This position works to further a culture of sustainability among all sectors of the diverse campus community, collaborating with professional staff to support the sustainability programs of other campus departments, workgroups and councils, as well as collaborative projects involving multiple campus units and students. This position will work with the Sustainability Manager to collect, analyze, and report relevant data both internally and to external rating organizations. In addition to the management of existing programs, this position will conduct research into new program areas, develop program proposals and implement new initiatives. An ideal candidate will be highly organized and have experience with inventory management, ordering, customer service, leadership, and mentorship. They should be comfortable working in a collaborative space that is mission-driven as the focus.

Physical Demands:

This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus. This position will be expected to be generally onsite at the Campus Pantry during operational hours, unless in other meetings or working other events. May require occasional off hour presence to conduct or facilitate training sessions and/or programmatic efforts

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Must have or obtain a driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.

Not Applicable to This Position

No

VPSA-Dining Services

Staff Regular

$66,000.00- $79,200.00