Food Sustainability Coordinator & Recovery Network Lead

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Food Sustainability Coordinator on the Ogden campus. This 20-hour-per-week, 12-month position supports the university's Sustainability Plan and coordinates with campus partners to advance food recovery and pantry efforts.

The role leads student volunteers, engages with FRN National, and analyzes data for the STARS report while growing Weber Cares Pantry initiatives. Must be a current student with a 2.5 GPA and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead implementing the food sustainability goals and objectives in WSU’s Sustainability Plan.
• Serve as WSU’s Food Recovery Network President: manage volunteers and coordinate with Sodexo, Lantern House, and Weber Cares pantry for food recoveries.
• Regularly engage with FRN National: attend events, be on the look-out for grant opportunities, etc.
• Serve as WSU’s food sustainability committee leader: organize meetings, plan agendas, and send out minutes.
• Collect and analyze food sustainability data for WSU’s STARS report.
• Serve as the food sustainability Vice President within the Environmental Ambassadors Club: plan, recruit volunteers, and implement food sustainability-related events. Assist with the planning and execution of all other Environmental Ambassador Club events.
• As time permits, assist with WSU community garden management and work to make fresh produce available through the Weber Cares Pantry.
• Assist with Weber Cares Pantry marketing and education.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Suite

Excellent communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Current WSU student with GPA 2.5

Job description

Weber State University is seeking a Food Sustainability Coordinator on the Ogden campus. This 20-hour-per-week, 12-month position supports the university's Sustainability Plan and coordinates with campus partners to advance food recovery and pantry efforts.

The role leads student volunteers, engages with FRN National, and analyzes data for the STARS report while growing Weber Cares Pantry initiatives. Must be a current student with a 2.5 GPA and strong communication skills.