Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Office of Food and Housing Resources

Position(s)

  • Director of Food Security

**This is a STIPENDED position***

Expected Hours: 10-15 hours per week

$60/wk x 26 wk

The Associated Students of the University of California, San Diego are the elected and appointed representatives of the UC San Diego student body. The ASUCSD seeks to foster a cohesive community through active interaction and communication with students, the administration, and the greater San Diego Community. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage students to grow and develop through their involvement in student government, its services, and auxiliaries.

The AS Office of Food and Housing Resources strives to build awareness and education about food and housing resources available for students, along with the following priorities:

AS Office of Food and Housing Resources Priorities:

Effectively work throughout the year to fight food and housing insecurity at UC San Diego

Working with cross-campus resources to promote awareness of resources students have access to on campus 

Address accessibility concerns regarding basic needs resources, with an emphasis on food and housing insecurity, raised by students

The Director of Food Security’s responsibilities include:

  • Expand access to food resources: Promote and develop accessible, student-centered resources connecting UC San Diego students with support such as the Triton Food Pantry, Food Recovery Network, CalFresh Team, and other campus and community programs.

  • Identify and address gaps: Assess barriers students face when accessing food assistance to identify opportunities for improving awareness, accessibility, and resource utilization across campus.

  • Develop solutions and plan events: Plan and execute projects, campaigns, workshops, and initiatives that make food security resources easier to discover, understand, and use.

  • Build campus-wide partnerships: Collaborate with cross-campus resources, committees, and student organizations to strengthen existing relationships and develop initiatives that reach students.

  • Develop professional and leadership skills: Participate in weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones with the VP.

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