Student Work Study/Work Program - Common Grounds Sustainability and Services Specialist

Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Student Employee in the Common Grounds department. The role focuses on administrative and sustainability tasks while offering educational and career growth through a work-study program.

You will assist staff, support daily operations, and participate in campus sustainability efforts. This part-time, hourly position requires punctuality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn while balancing class schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make entry-level decisions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn.

Responsibilities

• Transport compost from Common Grounds to EMU pile weekly.
• Transport the recycling from Common Grounds to off-campus recycling sites weekly.
• Wash, dry, fold, and restock cleaning rags weekly.
• Assist staff and contribute to sustainability and campus operations as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Questioning mindset

Professionalism

Team support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Student EmployeeDepartment: Common Grounds Sustainability and Services SpecialistSupervisor: Tyler GossEmployment Type: Work Study/Work Program; Part-time, hourly, non-exemptPay Range: $13.00 - $13.00Job Summary:The Student Employee is responsible for assisting the staff in the assigned department. The Student Employee position will focus on administrative support, learning support, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth.Duties/ Responsibilities:Attend the workplace regularly as scheduled, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.Transport the compost from Common Grounds to the EMU compost pile weekly.Transport the recycling from Common Grounds to the off-campus recycling sites weekly.Wash, dry, fold, and restock cleaning rags for Common Grounds weekly.Support the values of the University.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to make entry-level decisions.Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.Willingness to ask questions.Understanding of basic department procedures.Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.Be currently enrolled as a student at EMU.Must have ability Wednesday mornings weekly for 30 minutes to transport recycling.Education and Experience:High School diploma.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneWhy Work at EMU?Flexible work scheduling built around your classesValuable on-campus work experience and resume-building opportunitiesConvenient, walkable commute on campusEastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.