Student - Sustainable Food Fellow

Ursinus College is seeking a Student - Sustainable Food Fellow to promote environmental sustainability on campus. Responsibilities include participating in a weekly course, engaging in sustainability events, and creating projects related to sustainable food systems. Applicants must be full-time students at Ursinus, with an interest in food access and sustainability. The fellowship lasts two semesters, from late August to May, and offers a stipend for completion of requirements.
Description

Description:

Sustainability Fellows are ambassadors of environmentalism and sustainability to the Ursinus community. Fellows are passionate about work that makes a positive impact on the planet and our communities, as well as their own personal growth and professional development. Through this position, Fellows will develop critical thinking and leadership skills that will assist you in whatever you choose to do after your time at Ursinus. Like all Sustainability Fellows, Food Fellows are expected to participate in a weekly 1-credit course, taught by the Director of Sustainability, participate in First Year Move-In, Sustainable Move-Out, and Office of Sustainability events and projects throughout the semester. Additionally, Fellows meet with the Director of Sustainability one-on-one at least twice a month to discuss project implementation and provide feedback. Fellows who complete all requirements of their position and maintain professionality are eligible to receive a stipend for the fall and spring semester, as well as a green cord for graduation. All Fellowships are two semesters long. The Food Fellowship runs from late August through the end of the spring semester in May, or the length of one academic year. (Please note that taxes will be taken out of the $150.00 stipend).

Responsibilities:

Food Fellows have a lot of creative freedom in their role, and each year Food Fellows can choose to create their own project (with the guidance and approval of the Director of Sustainability) or continue the work of past Fellows. In general, Food Fellows work to educate the campus on topics related to sustainable food systems. Food Fellows have collaborated with Dining Services to weigh food waste, created campus events for food tasting, and partnered with the Farm Fellows to bring awareness to local food.

Requirements:
• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Interest in food systems, food access, and healthy food
• Willingness to learn from and collaborate with others
• There is no specific major requirement to be a Food Fellow!
• A rising sophomore, junior, or senior
• 2.5 GPA
• Available to volunteer during Orientation Week, the week of graduation, Earth Week in the Spring, and
• Sustainable Move-out in May
• Full-time student who will be enrolled at Ursinus for both the fall and spring semesters
• Familiarity with common computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Zoom

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

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