ASUP Compost Director

University Of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Portland is hiring to oversee the ASUP composting program, including training and scheduling compost riders, marketing the service, and raising awareness about composting on campus. The role involves coordinating food waste collection, transport, and disposal, weighing compost, and reporting to ASUP and campus partners.

The ideal candidate will manage equipment, engage residence halls, provide stakeholder updates, and be available for meetings with the ASUP Executive Board and

Qualifications

Ability to work alone with little or no supervision.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Willingness to learn about composting and environmental issues on campus.
Public Safety Driver Safety certificate (Free and can be obtained once hired).
Must be available to meet with members of the ASUP Executive Board and advisor.

Responsibilities

Oversee the ASUP composting programing including training and scheduling compost riders.
Coordinate schedules for food waste collection, transport, and disposal.
Acquire equipment and manage storage to support operations.
Provide periodic information and feedback to stakeholders including ASUP, Physical Plant, and Residence Life.
Engage residence hall occupants and market the service.
Empties compost containers into appropriate receptacles and weighs compost.

Skills

Independent worker

Lift 25 pounds

Willingness to learn

Job description

Oversee the ASUP Composting programing including training and scheduling compost riders, marketing the service and raising awareness about the value of composting, maintaining equipment, and meeting with ASUP and other stakeholders.

Core Duties

Ensures the university’s efforts in sustainability
Hires, orients, trains, and manages student Compost Riders
Coordinates schedules for food waste collection, transport, and disposal
Accurately assesses the volume of food waste collected through the program
Acquires of equipment (bike, buckets, gloves, etc.) and manages storage space for equipment in order to support efficient operations of the program
Provides periodic information and feedback to all stakeholders, including ASUP , Physical Plant, and Residence Life, Sustainability Coordinators
Helps facilitate residence hall occupant engagement with the program, marketing the service as appropriate
Empties compost collection containers into appropriate receptacles
Transports compost from the dorms to the composting bins behind the commons
Answers student and staff questions while on the job regarding the program
Cleans any messes and report maintenance issues to Physical Plant
Weighs compost and measures volume in can

Minimum Qualifications