Work Study Student Employee - Eco Rep (Center for Sustainability/Administrative Services)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Work Study Student Employee for the Eco Rep program within the Center for Sustainability/Administrative Services. The role supports administrative tasks and promotes campus sustainability initiatives.

Daily duties include data entry, answering phones, filing, and coordinating events, with flexible shifts Monday through Friday, 9am–4pm. A current MVCC student in good standing is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to the department.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and online tools.
• Strong time management and independent work habits.
• Demonstrates openness and respect for diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, file, copy, and run errands as needed.
• Assist with data entry and maintain organized records.
• Support Eco Reps events and campus activities.
• Communicate sustainability messages to students and staff.
• Coordinate with administrators on projects and outreach.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Self-management

Cultural Inclusion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Data Entry

Phone Handling

Job description

Position Title

Work Study Student Employee - Eco Rep (Center for Sustainability/Administrative Services)

Posting Number

SE0065

Student Employment Type of Position

Clerical

Academic Year

2026-2027

Actual Salary

$15.00

Semester

Spring , Fall

Department

Administrative Services

Supervisor

Gabriel Lindberg

Direct Supervisor Email

[e-mail]

Direct Supervisor Phone

708-608-4262

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties/Skills

General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands

Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to::

• Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
• Implement Self-Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
• Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Needed

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; Flexible with different shifts available; varied based on events.

Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements

Job Summary: Eco Reps are student representatives who help raise awareness about ecological issues, encourage environmentally responsible behavior, and plan related events and activities. They also organize group activities, collaborative projects, and represent the Eco Reps Program at various campus events.Goals of the program including enhancing students’ knowledge and skills to successfully communicate sustainability to their peers, increasing overall student awareness of environmental actions and ways to effect individual and group change on campus, and institutionalizing environmental stewardship within the student body.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Engage peers on issues of conservation, personal pro-environmental behavior change, and sense of environmental responsibility.
• Work to identify and implement potential conservation projects on campus i.e., energy management, recycling, water conservation, reducing food waste, etc.)
• Act as a liaison between students and staff on issues of sustainability, wellness, and resource efficiency (i.e., water, energy, school supplies).
• Develop creative outreach materials (posters, emails, eco boards, etc.)
• Represent Eco Reps and sustainability projects at campus events.

Essential Skills:

• Be interested in environmental issues as well as learning how to create personal & systemic behavior change.
• Be flexible, good natured, outgoing and easy to work with;
• Be reliable, proactive, independent, and creative;
• Communicate clearly with other Eco Reps, sustainability staff, and other interested entities;
• Social media marketing;
• Tabling at Events;
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Facebook & Twitter.(social-media), excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a current MVCC student in good standing, minimum 2.0 overall GPA, interested in learning more about working at a community college and/or environmental and sustainability related jobs.Comfortable working and speaking with students and other community members. Can work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain organized. Ability to work independently and in a team.

*This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Posting Date

08/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

STUDENT MUST HAVE A WORK STUDY AWARD!
During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. *This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.