About the role#
The Zero Waste Coordinator helps implement green purchasing and waste reduction goals outlined in the Weber State University Sustainability Plan. This position serves as the Chair of the Zero Waste Committee, where you will organize meetings and lead committee initiatives. You will also act as the Zero Waste Vice President for the Environmental Ambassadors Club.
What you'll do#
- Lead the Zero Waste Athletics Program, which involves recruiting volunteers and providing recycling education at games.
- Manage student events such as Green move in/out, free swap, fix-it workshops, film screenings, and book clubs.
- Assist the Sustainability Manager with collecting and analyzing data for the annual sustainability report and STARS.
- Conduct monthly recycling contamination check-ins and maintain records for reporting.
- Perform zero waste education and outreach across campus.
- Support the Environmental Ambassadors Club president with event planning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Weber State University student.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite.
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing and public speaking.
- Ability to work as a creative and collaborative problem solver.
- Self-motivated and organized work habits.
Location & details#
- Location: Ogden, Utah (on-site).
- Schedule: 20 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling, based on student enrollment.
About Weber State University
Weber State University operates as a public institution of higher education based in Ogden, Utah. Founded in 1889, the school provides certificate and degree programs to a student body of over 33,000 individuals. It maintains a focus on liberal arts, technology, and undergraduate research. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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