Zero Waste Leader & Programs Coordinator (Student)

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to lead the university's sustainability initiatives on campus in Ogden, UT. You will chair the Zero Waste Committee, drive the zero waste goals, and work with Athletics to promote recycling education during games.

As a student employee, you will manage outreach events, compile data for annual reports, and support the Sustainability Manager in analyzing waste and green purchasing metrics for STARS reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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

Public speaking

Oral presentation

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Creative problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Suite

Job description

Weber State University is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to lead the university's sustainability initiatives on campus in Ogden, UT. You will chair the Zero Waste Committee, drive the zero waste goals, and work with Athletics to promote recycling education during games.

As a student employee, you will manage outreach events, compile data for annual reports, and support the Sustainability Manager in analyzing waste and green purchasing metrics for STARS reporting.