Lead Sustainability Intern: Campus Dining Initiatives

Aramark; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark's Lead Sustainability Intern role at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites a student leader to help develop and implement long-term environmental programs, including ethical/local sourcing, food waste reduction, and student education. One full semester commitment with a potential extension based on performance.

You will assist with events (Farmer's Market, Wipe Out Waste), support hydroponics, and promote sustainable local food with campus groups.

Qualifications

• Must have a team player attitude with professional conduct.
• Strong communication skills and a creative mindset are a must.
• Comfortable talking with students and working independently.
• Physical demands include agility, dexterity, and long periods of walking/standing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for JMU Dining's sustainability initiatives.
• Create experiences by assisting with event planning and deployment, including set-up, program management, and break-down.
• Assist with management of projects like Farmer's Market and Wipe Out Waste events; act as cashier at weekly market.
• Assist with maintaining hydroponics grow cabinet and promote sustainable/local food.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Outgoing

Independent

Reliability

Job description

Aramark's Lead Sustainability Intern role at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites a student leader to help develop and implement long-term environmental programs, including ethical/local sourcing, food waste reduction, and student education. One full semester commitment with a potential extension based on performance.

You will assist with events (Farmer's Market, Wipe Out Waste), support hydroponics, and promote sustainable local food with campus groups.