Zero Waste Campus Assistant (Part-Time)

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Office of Zero Waste is seeking student workers to support campus waste management projects. You will work both in the field and in the office on organics collection, contamination control, food recovery, and recycling initiatives.

The role offers 5–20 hours per week with a pay rate of $18.40 per hour. This position is open only to currently enrolled American University students and is non-exempt under FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Organics Collection: Drive AU Facilities Management Vehicle to dining locations across campus to collect food scraps and document weights, inspecting organics waste stream for contaminants.
• Contamination Control and Education: Research contamination control interventions and help refine AU's waste sorting signage and public-space recycling design; develop educational materials.
• Food Recovery: Aid expansion of food recovery efforts on campus; research hunger-fighting partners AU can collaborate with to distribute recovered food.
• Recycling: Assist in tracking and improving recycling rates across campus.

Job description

American University’s Office of Zero Waste is seeking student workers to support campus waste management projects. You will work both in the field and in the office on organics collection, contamination control, food recovery, and recycling initiatives.

The role offers 5–20 hours per week with a pay rate of $18.40 per hour. This position is open only to currently enrolled American University students and is non-exempt under FLSA.