The program support the operations and planning for the FRESH Basic Needs Hub by engaging in research to understand the complexities issues of college students' basic needs insecurity. This issues includes food, housing, and financial insecurity. Also research the organization's understanding of basic needs insecurity in higher education, recommends improvements to the current services/programs, and proposes new evidence‐based interventions to address students' basic needs on campus.
About the Field Study Placement
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Develop training materials and presentations for the FRESH Basic Needs Hub student staff
Research innovative interventions to basic needs insecurities on campus and beyond
Improve sustainability practices at the hub
Propose and develop new programs or services to meet students basic needs. Field Study interns participate in the quarterly new staff training at the beginning of the quarter, and are expected to participate in the monthly staff meetings where additional training on specific topics is presented. In addition, the field study intern gets paired with an experienced student staff to provide ongoing training and support.
IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR THE POSITION
Time management skills/ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
People person who enjoys connecting with others
Friendly, courteous customer service skills
Able to maintain a positive attitude and diplomatic demeanor while working with diverse individuals
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
REQUIREMENTS
A passion for hunger alleviation and community development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and MS Word)
Good judgment when handling sensitive and/or confidential material
APPLY FOR A PLACEMENT
E‐mail our Basic Needs Director, Andrea Gutierrez, at andrea.g@uci.eduat least a month prior to deadline to express interest and state potential area of project. Send resume & availability to meet for an initial meeting/interview to explore if site is a good fit.
