Job Title Residence Hall Eco-Representative Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill 16 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Residence Hall Eco-Representative position for Oregon State University (OSU). Oregon State University’s Eco-Representatives (Eco-Reps) is a cohort-based student leadership development program that transforms resident students into sustainability advocates. Eco-Reps work with multiple departments and organizations on campus and are responsible for advancing and institutionalizing a culture of sustainability in OSU residence facilities.
Position Duties
- Work 5-8 hours per week during fall, winter, and spring academic quarters
- Assist with planning, marketing and execution of sustainability programming such as recycling education and assessment, energy conservation, community service projects, Beyond Earth Day activities, among others
- Utilize multiple strategies in marketing and outreach efforts, including event planning, distributing fliers and posters, posting on bulletin boards and social media, door-to-door interactions with residents
- Assist in educating residents on the importance of properly returning the reusable take-out food containers used in the Eco2Go program
- Have the opportunity to coordinate hall compost program by recruiting participants, emptying and cleaning compost bins, weighing and tracking data
- Report weekly qualitative and quantitative outreach data in an online activity log
- Engage with UHDS staff and Area Councils
- Attend weekly meetings with other Eco-Reps, and monthly meetings with Resident Director
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Residence in a UHDS facility on the Corvallis campus
- Organized, detail oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to handle compostable and recyclable materials, and be able to lift 25 lbs
- Access to social media and basic proficiency using it
- Comfort approaching new people and interacting with large and small groups
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- A passion for and interest in sustainability
- Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience with advertising, marketing, or outreach for projects or organizations
- Event planning experience
- Ability to offer positive mentorship, motivation and inspiration for others
- Federal work-study eligibility
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Number P12274SE Number of Vacancies 16 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/03/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/12/2026 Posting Date 07/03/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 10/03/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
Please include a resume and a cover letter that addresses your level of interest, skills, and experience related to the position. In your cover letter, please verify you will live on-campus and the hall you are assigned to, if known. This job is available for work-study and non-work-study students. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Leticia.Cavazos@oregonstate.edu.
For additional information please contact: Myrna Leticia Cavazos Sanchez at leticia.cavazos@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
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