Sustainable Waste Management Intern

The Sustainable Waste Management Intern at Indiana University will assist with waste reduction efforts, including program coordination, education campaigns, and data analysis. Responsibilities involve improving waste infrastructure, monitoring waste data, planning events, and collaborating with student organizations. Candidates must be enrolled students with a GPA of 2.5 or above and possess strong organizational skills. The position is based in Bloomington, IN and not remote.
IU Sustainability is committed to creating a culture of sustainability and advancing sustainability across all campuses of Indiana University. Our vision is to be recognized as a national leader in sustainability while supporting student success and the well-being of citizens of communities near the university's campuses, the state of Indiana, and beyond. By utilizing our campuses as test beds for sustainability, we are establishing innovative solutions in our own community and developing bold solutions for the classroom, the campus, and host communities through diverse partnerships.

Job Summary

The Sustainable Waste Management Intern assists with waste reduction and diversion efforts, including launching and coordinating programs, developing education and outreach campaigns, data analysis and tracking. This individual will focus on improving waste diversion infrastructure across IU campuses which may include inventorying and updating waste bins, signage, implementing composting in dining halls, and other waste-related initiatives.
Department Specific Responsibilities
• Researches, analyzes, and supports STARS waste categories.
• Assists with improvement of recycling and other waste diversion and recovery efforts, including composting, sustainable procurement, and more.
• Re-evaluates and modifies waste signage as needed.
• Assists with recycling and other waste diversion efforts in on-campus housing.
• Works with various waste generating areas (i.e., academic, dining, athletics) to offer solutions tailored to their operations.
• Monitors available waste data, observes trends, and identifies gaps in data.
• Plans waste-related events, such as waste audits, food waste audits, and move-in/out initiatives, as well as coordinates volunteers at such events.
• Assists with communicating waste diversion efforts.
• Advertises campus sustainability projects that enhance and highlight sustainable waste management practices and events.
• Assists with other sustainability programs and initiatives across the university system or at your home campus.
• Collaborates with sustainability and waste focused student organizations.
• Seeks additional funding or grant sources in support of campus / university-wide sustainability and positions related initiatives.
• Higher Ed / sustainability focused professional development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate students
• Must maintain student status for the duration of the internship
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
SKILLS
Required
• Must be reliable and possess strong organizational skills
• Strong desire and ability to learn
Preferred
• Familiarity in principles of sustainability and sustainable waste management practices
• Experience with MS Office applications, specifically Excel, Access, and Word
• Strong writing and communication skills

Working Conditions / Demands

Necessary Tools and Equipment
Laptop / computer use (e.g. Microsoft Office and email) and cellphones are required. Occasional use of printers/copiers, university data and communication software, and office provided supplies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work is performed equally in a remote and office setting. This student employee will be expected to work at least 1 day in the office for mentor and bi-weekly full team meetings, and the remainder of their work will be done remotely, on or off campus. At times, workload requires being outdoors or in high traffic indoor / outdoor campus spaces. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$13 per hour for undergraduate students; $15 per hour for graduate students

Work Hours

10-20 hours per week

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
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