Zero Waste Coordinator

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work-study preferred

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to assist the Waste & Recycling Manager with daily operations on campus. The role involves fieldwork, content updates, and supporting student groups to enhance recycling efforts across the university.

You will engage with students, organize events, and help research and implement new recycling initiatives, while contributing to reporting and outreach.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience leading groups and organizing events.
• Experience making presentations and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed.
• Support the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) by attending meetings as a Villanova Recycling representative.
• Research waste and recycling technologies to evaluate campus implementation.
• Compile data for annual State and County recycling reports.
• Support campus sustainability events as needed.
• Inventory waste/recycling bins and signage across campus.
• Organize waste audits to measure program effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Assist in training students/volunteers working on campus recycling.
• Outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on campuses.
• Meet with organizations regarding recycling initiatives on campus.

Skills

Sustainability interest

Presentations experience

Organizational skills

Independent and teamwork

Event leadership

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

AEM authoring

Job description

Zero Waste Coordinator

Posting Details

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• Position Information
• Posting Number: 20260287V
• Position Title: Zero Waste Coordinator
• Posting Type Student Hours/week: up to 20 hours per week (flexible)
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Location Villanova Stadium
• Detailed Work Schedule Flexible work schedule with most of time spent doing field work throughout campus.
• Number of positions: 4
• Department: 801-FS - Trash Collection
• Contact Name: Albert Motel
• Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194466

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: The Student Recycling Coordinator will assist the Waste & Recycling Manager with various day to day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed
• Support the Student Sustainability Committee ( SSC ) by attending group meetings as a representative from Villanova Recycling
• Research existing and available waste & recycling technologies and programs to evaluate potential of implementation on Villanova’s campus.
• Compile data and information for annual State and County recycling reports, or other reports as necessary.
• Provide support for campus sustainability events as needed
• Conduct inventory of waste/recycling bins and signage throughout campus
• Participate in and assist with organizing waste audits throughout campus to measure effectiveness of program and help identify opportunities for improving operations
• Assist in leading, guiding, and training students, and/or volunteers working on campus recycling efforts
• Outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on college campuses
• Meet with or speak to other organizations regarding recycling initiatives and operations on campus

Requirements:

• Professional interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement
• Strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for environmental education.
• Big picture thinking with creative ideas for student engagement.
• Organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively.
• Experience making presentations and proposals, as well as presenting.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Experience leading groups, organizing events, and managing large scale programs.
• Preferred: proficient with Microsoft office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and AEM authoring. Willing to train the right candidates.

Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary: The job regularly requires walking or standing for several hours on a routine basis, or lifting of moderately heavy items or boxes (up to 40 pounds). Wage Rate: $13.00/hour Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * What is your availability? (days and times)

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• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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• * Please explain what interests you about this position.

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• * Please describe in detail how your background and experience would be applicable for this position in a College/University setting.

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• * Are you proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Power Point and Front Page?
  • Yes, in all
  • Yes, but on a limited basis
  • Limited experience
  • No eperience with Excel, Power Point and /or Front Page
• * Which School/College are you enrolled in at Villanova?
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Villanova School of Business
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Nursing
  • School of Law
• * What is your class year?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • None of the above
• * Please describe yourself and your work characteristics?

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• Do you have experience with maintaining or creating webpages?If yes, please describe

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• * Do you have experience with social networking, e-communication or interactive marketing in a business, academic or non profit environment?
  • Yes, in all
  • Yes, but on a limited basis
  • No
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience using Adobe Suite and/or Canva to design marketing materials? If so, please describe.

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• * Are you comfortable with lifting equipment that is at least 30lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
• * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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  • Referred by a current employee
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  • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
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• * What is your availability (days, times)?

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