Zero Waste Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals.

Starting as soon as possible with duration as long as mutually desired and enrolled at WSU as a student.

About the role

The Zero Waste Coordinator will serve as the Chair of WSU’s Zero Waste Committee and will be responsible for taking the lead implementing the zero waste and green purchasing goals and objectives in WSU’s Sustainability Plan.

Responsibilities

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

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 but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills, public speaking, and oral presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• A creative and collaborative problem solver

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $13.50

Schedule

• Hours per week: 20
• Months per year: 12