Campus Surplus & Reuse Eco Rep

Southern New Hampshire University; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Student Surplus Services Eco Rep to support the Office of Sustainability in reducing waste and promoting circular economy practices on campus. You will manage surplus inventory, facilitate reuse and donation programs, and collect data on program effectiveness.

The role involves collaborating with campus departments, coordinating donations, and promoting sustainability through events and outreach while maintaining accurate records and reporting

Qualifications

• Current SNHU student in good academic standing.
• Interest in sustainability, waste reduction, reuse, or resource conservation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
• Experience with inventory management and customer service.
• Experience volunteering or participating in sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of waste reduction, recycling, circular economy, or resource management concepts.
• Experience using spreadsheets or inventory tracking systems.
• Experience planning events, coordinating projects, or supporting outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, organize, and track surplus items from campus departments and events.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of donated, transferred, and redistributed materials.
• Support inventory audits, storage organization, and monitor inventory levels for efficiency.
• Coordinate surplus item exchanges, donations, and redistribution programs.
• Identify items suitable for reuse, donation, recycling, or responsible disposal.
• Promote circular economy principles through operational and educational activities.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to locate and acquire available surplus items.
• Build relationships with departments to increase participation in reuse programs.
• Educate community members about waste reduction opportunities.
• Track program metrics, conduct data entry, recordkeeping, and impact reporting.
• Create reports, summaries, and visualizations that communicate program outcomes.
• Promote surplus services through tabling events, social media, newsletters, and educational campaigns.
• Assist with planning and implementing special surplus collection events, donation drives, and reuse initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus departments and support the Office of Sustainability in program visibility.
• Contribute ideas for improving the effectiveness and visibility of surplus programs.

Skills

Organization & attention to detail

Customer service & communication

Problem solving & adaptability

Inventory & resource management

Data tracking & reporting

Teamwork & collaboration

Initiative & accountability

Sustainability-minded thinking

Tools

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Student Surplus Services Eco Rep to support the Office of Sustainability in reducing waste and promoting circular economy practices on campus. You will manage surplus inventory, facilitate reuse and donation programs, and collect data on program effectiveness.

The role involves collaborating with campus departments, coordinating donations, and promoting sustainability through events and outreach while maintaining accurate records and reporting