Sustainability Student Assistant: Energy & Waste

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sustainability Student Assistant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will aid the Sustainability Program Manager in advancing energy reduction, waste minimization, and environmentally preferred purchasing initiatives. This role supports events, helps set up recycling stations, and assists with data tracking to measure progress toward carbon neutrality goals.

Evening and weekend hours may be required for campus sustainability events, and successful candidates will be enrolled

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to environmental science, sustainability, or a similar field.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage data and track progress.
• Good communication skills to create materials and engage with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Program Manager in energy reduction, waste minimization, and environmentally preferred purchasing initiatives.
• Assist with physical tasks such as setting up recycling stations and supporting waste management events.
• Help advance the medical center’s goals toward carbon neutrality and other resource stewardship targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data tracking

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrollment in sustainability/environmental science program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Sustainability Student Assistant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will aid the Sustainability Program Manager in advancing energy reduction, waste minimization, and environmentally preferred purchasing initiatives. This role supports events, helps set up recycling stations, and assists with data tracking to measure progress toward carbon neutrality goals.

Evening and weekend hours may be required for campus sustainability events, and successful candidates will be enrolled