Sustainability Ambassador (Work-Study Eligible)

The University of Utah Health is seeking Sustainability Ambassadors to promote sustainability on campus. This part-time position requires 8 to 19 hours per week, focusing on community engagement, event planning, marketing content creation, and administrative support. The role is open to all majors and is work-study eligible, but participation is not required. Most work will be conducted on campus in Salt Lake City, UT.
Details

Open Date 03/31/2025

Requisition Number PRN15724N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Sustainability Ambassador (Work-Study Eligible)

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 8 to 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

This role requires a commitment of at least one year to the Sustainability Office. Sustainability Ambassadors will be scheduled for 8 to 19 hours weekly based on class schedules and assigned projects. Most work is expected to be completed on campus in BUC50 between 7am and 5 pm weekdays, with occasional requirements for events outside of those times and on weekends.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 01281 - Office of Sustainability

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 14

Close Date 06/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Sustainability Office seeks Sustainability Ambassadors to help promote sustainability at the University of Utah. The Sustainability Office empowers students, employees, and the broader community through education, engagement, and collaborative action to build a sustainable future. We envision the University of Utah as a beacon of sustainability, inspiring positive change locally and globally. Sustainability Ambassadors will further this mission and make programs that are engaging and relevant for the whole campus.

Sustainability Ambassadors will work independently and collaboratively with our team of faculty, staff, and student employees. Work will include planning and staffing events, creating content for marketing, coordinating sustainability programs, outdoor garden work, and supporting administrative functions of the office. Sustainability Ambassadors will learn professional skills and grow their understanding of sustainability at the University of Utah.

This position is open to all majors. This position is work-study eligible but work-study participation is not required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

Amplifying and supporting engagement efforts for the campus community through tabling and other outreach.

Creating content for marketing such as taking photos, writing articles, and designing social media posts.

Collaborating to put on events and programs such as New Student Orientations, Farmers Market, Pop-Up Thrift Shops, Earth Month, Edible Campus Gardens, SpaceHeater Exchange, Clear the Air Challenge and Green Office Certification. Learn more on our website!

Completing administrative or clerical duties at the front desk including answering the phone and email, greeting visitors, directing inquiries, scheduling appointments, copying, data entry, internet searches, errands, and processing mail.

Maintaining reception area, general workroom, conference room area, and office equipment; arranging for service calls as needed; and, ordering and distributing office supplies.

Participating in meetings and professional development opportunities.

Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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