Campus Zero Waste Assistant: Learn & Drive Impact

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Office of Zero Waste is seeking new students to assist with zero waste projects across campus. Work will span field and office tasks to learn about waste management on a college campus, including organics collection, contamination control, and food recovery efforts.

Hours are 5–20 per week, with pay of $18.40 per hour. Eligibility is limited to enrolled AU students, and some weekend hours may be available but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Position available only to enrolled American University students.
• Part-time position with 5–20 hours per week.
• Hourly pay is $18.40.
• Hours per week depend on student scheduling; some weekend hours may be limited.

Responsibilities

• Drive AU Facilities Management Vehicle to dining locations across campus and collect food scraps for AU's organics program, tracking weights and checking for contaminants.
• Research contamination control interventions and implement projects to reduce non-compostable items in AU's organics waste stream; refine waste sorting signage and recycling design; develop educational materials.
• Aid in expanding food recovery efforts on campus and research hunger-fighting partners AU can collaborate with to distribute recovered food items.
• Assist in tracking and improving recycling rates across campus.

Job description

American University’s Office of Zero Waste is seeking new students to assist with zero waste projects across campus. Work will span field and office tasks to learn about waste management on a college campus, including organics collection, contamination control, and food recovery efforts.

Hours are 5–20 per week, with pay of $18.40 per hour. Eligibility is limited to enrolled AU students, and some weekend hours may be available but not mandatory.