Recycling and Waste Improvement Coordinator

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Recycling and Waste Improvement Coordinator

UW – Stevens Point, Office of Sustainability, Nelson Hall

Compensation

$13.00

Hours

 6-10 hours per week during the Spring term

Job Description

Serve as the primary point person for projects related to waste and recycling improvement for the office of Sustainability.  This person will work with the Facility Services recycling Team, University communications and marketing and waste management classes working on process and project improvement on campus and in the community. This person will also work with County and city based departments as well as relevant local nonprofits to maintain up to date messaging and practices for campus. Work with Office of Sustainability student staff and the Sustainability Director to support other office programs as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Have an understanding of current waste practices and systems on campus

• Be comfortable contributing to waste audits and working in and with compost.

• If you are a work study student, this position must be your primary work study position 

• Competent in Word and/or graphics software

• Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills

• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills

• General knowledge of promotional tactics and public relations

• Able to work independently on assigned tasks

• If you are a work study student, this position must be your primary work study position 

Preferred Qualifications

• be creative,

• have a general knowledge of office procedures,

• have a good understanding of sustainability principles, and

• undefined

Education

• Maintain good academic standing and enrollment of at least 12 (or more) undergraduate credits with UWSP

  In good academic standing with the University (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.5)

Supplement Application Requirements

• Submit a letter of interest and resume at time of application in Workday or via email to [email protected] prior to an interview

Supervisors

Dave Barbier, Director of Sustainability, UWSP

Contact Information

For specific position details and questions: Dave Barbier at [email protected]

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.