Description:
*To qualify for this internship, you must already be accepted into the Professional Internship Program and must receive an eligibility letter. To be considered for this position, it is essential to complete the application process through this form: https://forms.gle/XcweL1jPy3xP7q1z9 *
Please note that candidates without the Program Eligibility Letter will not be considered for this position. You should include your Eligibility Letter in the “Other file” section of this application.
The Sustainability Assistant at SUU plays a critical role in supporting the university's sustainability efforts, particularly in recycling and composting initiatives. This position involves working closely with campus collaborators, coordinating recycling and composting activities, and increasing awareness of sustainability initiatives on campus and in the surrounding community.
Qualifications:
Sustainability:
- Assist with SUU’s recycling efforts by monitoring the SUU’s Recycling schedule, updating it as needed, and communicating with campus collaborators as changes or issues arise.
Work alongside the Outdoor Pathways Coordinator to train and direct a fellow part-time sustainability employee in:
- Picking up university recyclable materials from over 100 different campus locations every week. Picking up compostable materials from the Chartwells kitchen every evening, around 3-5, M-F. (70% of job)
- Assist with Rototilling, turning, and rotating compost piles at SUU’s community garden every week. (20% of job)
Coordinate with your fellow sustainability employee, SUU Community Garden Club, and Chartwells kitchen staff (10% of job) in:
- Scheduling the recycling and composting pick-up route.
- Keeping recycling and composting bins clean and organized.
- Assisting with SUU’s community garden (as time allows after recycling and composting duties have been accomplished.)
- Assist with increasing efficiency and awareness of sustainability initiatives on campus and in the surrounding community.