Gameday Recycling & Sustainability Ambassadors

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking students for the 2026 Blue Crew sponsored by PepsiCo to promote recycling and enhance the fan experience at football tailgates and other events. Up to 20 Tailgate Ambassadors will be hired for on‑site work, with paid training provided.

Shifts run during home games and select spring events, with responsibilities at the booth or in tailgate areas. Ambassadors will engage fans, answer questions, promote sustainable behavior, take photos, and create

Qualifications

• Must be a current Penn State student.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability for up to four hours per home game day.

Responsibilities

• Work at least five home games for the fall 2026 season, the 2027 Blue and White game, and from one event per month to two events per week during the spring semester.
• Receive training
• Assist fans with various gameday questions
• Assist with setup and teardown of Blue Crew booth/table
• Staff the Blue Crew booth/table
• Facilitate interactive activities in the booth/table
• Walk around tailgate lots interacting with fans about recycling
• Nominate tailgates for "Pepsi's Recycling Tailgate of the Game" award
• Potentially take photographs and create social media materials
• Staff waste stations at sporting events during the spring semester
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Penn State student

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking students for the 2026 Blue Crew sponsored by PepsiCo to promote recycling and enhance the fan experience at football tailgates and other events. Up to 20 Tailgate Ambassadors will be hired for on‑site work, with paid training provided.

Shifts run during home games and select spring events, with responsibilities at the booth or in tailgate areas. Ambassadors will engage fans, answer questions, promote sustainable behavior, take photos, and create