We’re hiring! Eco-Reps & Waste Reduction Coordinator

Want to be part of the Sustain Champlain team? We have work study and hourly positions available, including Eco-Reps (10 positions available) and a Waste Reduction Coordinator (see job description below).

Applications for Eco-Reps are due on Tuesday, September 7th. The Waste Reduction Coordinator position will be open until filled.

Student Employee Job Description    # 162 SCH

Supervisor:           Erickson, Christina
Department:         Sustain Champlain
Position Type:       Federal Work-Study
Job Level:              2
Pay Rate:               $10.20
Approximate Hours per Week:  Variable, 3-4 hours per week, occasional weekend/evening work
Job Location:  Skiff Annex / campus

Posted Job Title:    Waste Reduction Coordinator       

Description: To reduce waste at Champlain College through education, outreach, and infrastructural means. The Coordinator will achieve this goal by working in close conjunction with the Sustainability Director.

Primary Duties:

  • Maintain and improve current recycling and composting program, including:
    1. Assist with special event set-up (bins, signs, etc.)
    2. Coordinating volunteers to staff waste separation stations during event such as Open Houses and Commencement
    3. Annual review of bin inventory
    4. Ensuring proper signage is in place
    5. Conducting outreach on current procedures to students, faculty, and staff
  • Assist with initiatives and campaigns that actively target waste reduction including:
    1. Manage the student-run Swap Shop
    2. Identifying sources of waste reduction and developing alternatives, such as single-sided printing/copying; use of disposable items on campus (e.g.; silverware at catered events or paper plates in office break rooms)
    3. Promoting use of reusable mugs, water bottles, and bags
    4. Work with Eco-Reps and Sustain Champlain to organize and host campus events that support waste reduction goals, such as:
      1. Waste sorts
      2. Workshops, art competitions, films, and speakers
      3. Field trips to CWSD Materials Recovery Facility and Green Mountain Compost Facility

Required Qualifications:

  • Comfort with working independently
  • Passion for waste reduction
  • Organization and good time management
  • Ability to communicate clearly (in person, via email, etc.)

How to Apply: 

Email cover letter and resume to: Christina Erickson, Director of Service & Sustainability Learning

For more about Sustain Champlain, see https://www.champlain.edu/sustain