Zero Waste Lead & Sustainability Education Champion

Weber State University; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to lead campus sustainability efforts and serve as chair of the Zero Waste Committee. This hourly role will drive education, events, and data collection across campus.

You will work with Athletics and student clubs to promote recycling, track metrics, and support the university's Sustainability Plan as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of the zero waste and green purchasing goals and objectives in WSU's Sustainability Plan.
• Serving as WSU's Zero Waste Committee Chair which requires organizing meetings, setting agendas, and leading the work of this committee.
• Leading WSU's Zero Waste Athletics Program (Wildcats go Zero Waste) which includes recruiting volunteers and working with Athletics staff to provide recycling education at the games.
• Serving as the Zero Waste Vice President within the Environmental Ambassadors Club. Managing student zero waste events (e.g. Green move in/out, free swap, fix-it workshops, or waste-related speakers/film screenings, book clubs, etc.).
• Assisting the EA president as needed with the planning and execution of all other Environmental Ambassador Club events.
• Conducting monthly recycling contamination check-ins and maintain up-to-date records for annual reporting purposes.
• Conducting zero waste education and outreach.
• Assisting the Sustainability Manager with collecting and analyzing all waste and green purchasing-related data for WSU’s annual sustainability report and for STARS .

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Public speaking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Weber State University is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to lead campus sustainability efforts and serve as chair of the Zero Waste Committee. This hourly role will drive education, events, and data collection across campus.

You will work with Athletics and student clubs to promote recycling, track metrics, and support the university's Sustainability Plan as part of a collaborative team.