Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Basic Needs Outreach Intern
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Student Affairs |
| Department/School: |
Basic Needs |
| Application Deadline: |
April 30, 2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $17.15
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
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The Chico State Basic Needs Project supports student success and wellbeing by providing supplemental food, emergency grants, housing resources, student parent support, referrals, and educational programming for students experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, or financial hardship.
The Basic Needs Outreach Intern increases awareness of and reduces stigma around Basic Needs services across campus and in the surrounding community. Under general supervision of the Basic Needs Outreach Coordinator, the Intern supports outreach activities and represents Basic Needs at pop-up pantries, classroom presentations, and campus and community events.
The successful candidate is reliable, organized, and professional, with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and respond empathetically in sensitive situations.
10 hours/week
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support outreach efforts by assisting with engagement and communication with student organizations and campus partners.
• Represent Basic Needs at events, meetings, and presentations as directed.
• Staff and support pop-up pantries, tabling, classroom presentations, info sessions, and campus events.
• Provide basic program information and refer students to appropriate Basic Needs or campus resources.
• Assist with planning and implementation of food security, housing, and financial wellness programs.
• Support marketing efforts by creating flyers, posting on CatsConnect, drafting announcements, and assisting with promotional outreach as directed.
• Gather and organize outreach data for reporting purposes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Serve as back-up support for the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to maintain a confidential, non-judgmental environment.
- Ability to empathize with students experiencing housing and/or food insecurity.
- Ability to navigate emotionally sensitive conversations with professionalism.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Appropriate student service attitude.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Basic administrative and computer skills.
- Regular, predictable attendance and communication.
- Must participate in mandatory training: August 17, 2026- August 21, 2026.
- Must participate in weekly staff meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer service, volunteer, or nonprofit experience preferred.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- 2.5 GPA or higher.
- All majors welcome.
- Bilingual skills encouraged.
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Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- (Cover letter) - required
- (Class schedule / availability) - optional
- (Work study / financial aid award) - optional
- (Other) - optional
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Leah Slem
- 530-898-4098
- lslem@csuchico.edu
- SSC 196
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
