Sustainable Waste Management Intern

Job Summary

The Sustainable Waste Management Intern assists with waste reduction and diversion efforts, including launching and coordinating programs, developing education and outreach campaigns, data analysis and tracking. This individual will focus on improving waste diversion infrastructure across IU campuses which may include inventorying and updating waste bins, signage, implementing composting in dining halls, and other waste-related initiatives.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, and supports STARS waste categories.
• Assists with improvement of recycling and other waste diversion and recovery efforts, including composting, sustainable procurement, and more.
• Re-evaluates and modifies waste signage as needed.
• Assists with recycling and other waste diversion efforts in on-campus housing.
• Works with various waste generating areas (i.e., academic, dining, athletics) to offer solutions tailored to their operations.
• Monitors available waste data, observes trends, and identifies gaps in data.
• Plans waste-related events, such as waste audits, food waste audits, and move-in / out initiatives, as well as coordinates volunteers at such events.
• Assists with communicating waste diversion efforts.
• Advertises campus sustainability projects that enhance and highlight sustainable waste management practices and events.
• Assists with other sustainability programs and initiatives across the university system or at your home campus.
• Collaborates with sustainability and waste focused student organizations.
• Seeks additional funding or grant sources in support of campus / university-wide sustainability and positions related initiatives.
• Higher Ed / sustainability focused professional development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

SKILLS

Required

Preferred

Working Conditions / Demands

Necessary Tools and Equipment

Laptop / computer use (e.g. Microsoft Office and email) and cellphones are required. Occasional use of printers / copiers, university data and communication software, and office provided supplies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work is performed equally in a remote and office setting. This student employee will be expected to work at least 1 day in the office for mentor and bi-weekly full team meetings, and the remainder of their work will be done remotely, on or off campus. At times, workload requires being outdoors or in high traffic indoor / outdoor campus spaces. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

13 per hour for undergraduate students; $15 per hour for graduate students

Work Hours

10-20 hours per week

Job Classification

Career Level : Part Time Employee

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Part Time Employee

Job Family : Part Time Student Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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