Student - Athletics Sustainability Liaison Eco Rep

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

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University seeks an Athletics Sustainability Liaison to promote sustainable practices within SNHU Athletics. The role supports program development, event sustainability, and outreach to student‑athletes and staff.

Responsibilities include planning, data collection, and collaborating with coaches and partners to advance campus sustainability goals. The position offers hands‑on experience in environmental communication and peer education.

Qualifications

• Must be a SNHU student-athlete in good academic standing.
• Must be enrolled as a SNHU student‑athlete on a SNHU sports team.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental studies, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing sustainability initiatives within SNHU Athletics.
• Support the development of annual sustainability goals and projects for athletic programs and facilities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve sustainability practices within athletics operations.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff to support sustainability‑focused programs and campaigns.
• Coordinate sustainability efforts at athletic events, including recycling, composting, waste diversion, and fan engagement activities.
• Track and report sustainability outcomes associated with athletic events.
• Promote sustainability awareness among student‑athletes, coaches, and athletics staff.
• Develop educational campaigns and outreach opportunities tailored to athletics audiences.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organized & reliable

Recycling/composting familiarity

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled in SNHU classes

Job description

The Athletics Sustainability Liaison (Eco Rep) will support the Office of Sustainability by promoting sustainable practices, engaging with the campus community, and contributing to sustainability programs and initiatives across SNHU Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Development & Coordination

• Assist with planning and implementing sustainability initiatives within SNHU Athletics.
• Support the development of annual sustainability goals and projects for athletic programs and facilities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve sustainability practices within athletics operations.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff to support sustainability-focused programs and campaigns.

Sustainable Event Support

• Coordinate sustainability efforts at athletic events, including recycling, composting, waste diversion, and fan engagement activities.
• Assist with implementing Green Game or sustainable sporting event initiatives.
• Help ensure sustainability materials, signage, and educational resources are available at athletic events.
• Track and report sustainability outcomes associated with athletic events.

Student‑Athlete Engagement

• Promote sustainability awareness among student‑athletes, coaches, and athletics staff.
• Develop educational campaigns and outreach opportunities tailored to athletics audiences.
• Facilitate activities, presentations, or workshops that encourage sustainable behaviors.
• Serve as a sustainability resource and peer educator within the athletics community.

Data Collection & Assessment

• Collect and analyze sustainability‑related data from athletic events and facilities.
• Track metrics such as waste diversion, recycling participation, event engagement, and resource conservation efforts.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and visual summaries that communicate program impact.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of athletics sustainability initiatives and recommend improvements.

Partnership & Relationship Building

• Build relationships with coaches, student‑athletes, athletics staff, and campus partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Sustainability and Athletics Department.
• Collaborate with other Eco Reps to integrate athletics‑focused sustainability initiatives into broader campus sustainability efforts.
• Support partnerships with community organizations and vendors when appropriate.

Communications & Outreach

• Assist with promoting athletics sustainability initiatives through social media, newsletters, event announcements, and presentations.
• Share success stories and program outcomes that highlight the impact of sustainability efforts within Athletics.
• Engage spectators, fans, and campus community members in sustainability initiatives during athletic events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in SNHU classes.
• Must be a student‑athlete on a SNHU sports team.
• Current student in good academic standing.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental studies, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with recycling/composting practices (or willingness to learn).
• Able to support colleagues with attending or working at other events (mandatory).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event planning, outreach, or peer education.
• Knowledge of local/state waste guidelines (e.g., food waste practices).
• Experience with data tracking tools (Ex: Excel, Google Sheets).
• Learned outcomes: Sustainable event management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and environmental communication.

Learning Outcomes

Through this position, the Athletics Sustainability Liaison will develop skills in sustainable event management, stakeholder engagement, leadership, data analysis, and environmental communication while advancing sustainability initiatives within SNHU Athletics.

Work Schedule/Hours

• 10 hours per week (up to 15 if the student can work and there are programmatic needs).
• Hours will be scheduled during the week M-F; some nights and weekends may be needed.

Additional Information

Students in this role will gain experience in green sports and sustainable athletics programs, event sustainability planning and implementation, waste diversion and resource conservation, sustainability data collection and reporting, stakeholder engagement and partnership development, leadership and peer education, project management, environmental communication and outreach.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 – $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.