Food Sustainability Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and appreciated.

This is a part-time, hourly position working 20 hours per week for 12 months per year, located on the Ogden, UT campus.

About the role

The Food Sustainability Coordinator will assist the Sustainability Manager with the implementation of WSU’s food sustainability plan and serve as the president of WSU’s Food Recovery Network, which reduces food waste by coordinating with Dining Services to donate leftover food to the Weber Cares Pantry or local homeless shelters.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead implementing the food sustainability goals and objectives in WSU’s Sustainability Plan.
• Serve as WSU’s Food Recovery Network President: manage volunteers and coordinate with Sodexo, Lantern House, and Weber Cares Pantry for food recoveries.
• Regularly engage with FRN National: attend events and pursue grant opportunities.
• Serve as WSU’s food sustainability committee leader: organize meetings, plan agendas, and send out minutes.
• Collect and analyze food sustainability data for WSU’s STARS report.
• Serve as the food sustainability Vice President within the Environmental Ambassadors Club: plan, recruit volunteers, and implement food sustainability-related events.
• Assist with the planning and execution of all other Environmental Ambassador Club events.
• As time permits, assist with WSU community garden management and work to make fresh produce available through the Weber Cares Pantry.
• Assist with Weber Cares Pantry marketing and education.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, public speaking, and oral presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and organized.

Pay

Hourly pay rate of $13.50.