Waste and Recycling Coordinator

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WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

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JOB PURPOSE:

The student in this position will be primarily responsible for assisting the Sustainability Director and other relevant faculty, staff and students, in managing waste and waste diversion across campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student in this position will be responsible for a number of activities related to waste management and diversion including: running the ReUse Room, managing education/outreach events, researching best practices, assisting with recycling monitoring, programmatic development and implementation.

SCHEDULE:

This schedule is somewhat flexible but the student in this position should expect to work ~5 hours/week. This position will include physical work (monitoring recycling and composting bins) and computer/web-based work.

RATE OF PAY:

$16.30/hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

Work study required

CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES:

The following career readiness competencies will be developed/used in the course of this work study position.

• Communication: in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
• Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural differences.
• Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others.
• Problem Solving: Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment.
• Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem.
• Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.
• Equity & Inclusion: Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking.
• Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities, and biases.
• Seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction.
• Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods.
• Professionalism: Plan, initiate, manage, complete and evaluate projects.
• Be present and prepared.
• Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings).
• Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
• Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations.
• Have an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
• Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.
• Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.
• Manage technology to integrate information to support relevant, effective, and timely decision-making.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.