Student Campus Recycling & Waste Data Specialist

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Recycling and Waste Student Employee to support implementation, assessment, and promotion of campus waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives through data collection, outreach, and project work.

This flexible, on-campus role involves auditing infrastructure, collecting sustainability metrics, and assisting with maps and inventories to improve campus waste programs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventories and audits of campus recycling and waste infrastructure to ensure alignment with campus standards.
• Assist with the collection, management, and analysis of key sustainability metrics, including waste reduction, recycling and diversion rates, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water use.
• Identify and recommend locations for new or expanded recycling, composting, and waste collection infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections of recycling, compost, and landfill collection areas to identify contamination, overflow, maintenance needs, and accessibility concerns.
• Assist with updating and maintaining campus recycling and waste infrastructure maps, databases, and inventories.
• Recommend improvements to bin placement, signage, and collection processes based on observed usage patterns and operational needs.
• Collect, organize, and verify waste diversion, recycling, and composting data from vendors and campus operations.
• Maintain accurate records of campus recycling and waste infrastructure assets, including containers, signage, and collection locations.

Job description

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Recycling and Waste Student Employee to support implementation, assessment, and promotion of campus waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives through data collection, outreach, and project work.

This flexible, on-campus role involves auditing infrastructure, collecting sustainability metrics, and assisting with maps and inventories to improve campus waste programs.