Posting Number: 20244986V
Position Title: Zero Waste Coordinator
Posting Type Student
Hours/week: up to 20 hours per week (flexible)
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester 2024-2025 Academic Year
Location Cabrini
Detailed Work Schedule
Work on Cabrini campus
Number of positions: 1
Department: 801-FS - Trash Collection
Contact Name: Albert Motel
Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194466
Job Description Summary:
The Student Recycling Coordinator will assist the Waste & Recycling Manager with various day to day operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed
- Support the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) by attending group meetings as a representative from Villanova Recycling
- Research existing and available waste & recycling technologies and programs to evaluate potential of implementation on Villanova’s campus.
- Compile data and information for annual State and County recycling reports, or other reports as necessary.
- Provide support for campus sustainability events as needed.
- Conduct inventory of waste/recycling bins and signage throughout campus.
- Participate in and assist with organizing waste audits throughout campus to measure effectiveness of program and help identify opportunities for improving operations.
- Assist in leading, guiding, and training students, and/or volunteers working on campus recycling efforts.
- Outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on college campuses.
- Meet with or speak to other organizations regarding recycling initiatives and operations on campus.
- Requirements:
- Professional interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement
- Strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for environmental education.
- Big picture thinking with creative ideas for student engagement.
- Organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively.
- Experience making presentations and proposals, as well as presenting.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
- Experience leading groups, organizing events, and managing large scale programs.
- Preferred: proficient with Microsoft office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and AEM authoring. Willing to train the right candidates.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands Summary:The job regularly requires walking or standing for several hours on a routine basis, or lifting of moderately heavy items or boxes (up to 40 pounds).
Wage Rate: $13.00/hour
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled Yes
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