Recycling and Waste Student Employee (Fall)

Pay Range

Targeted salary of $10 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits

No Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule Travel: Not required Position Introduction: The Recycling and Waste Student Employee will assist with the implementation, assessment, and promotion of campus waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives through infrastructure evaluations, data collection and analysis, educational outreach, and special sustainability projects.

Duties: Conduct inventories and audits of campus recycling and waste infrastructure to ensure alignment with campus standards. Assist with the collection, management, and analysis of key sustainability metrics, including waste reduction, recycling and diversion rates, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water use.

Identify and recommend locations for new or expanded recycling, composting, and waste collection infrastructure. Conduct routine inspections of recycling, compost, and landfill collection areas to identify contamination, overflow, maintenance needs, and accessibility concerns. Assist with updating and maintaining campus recycling and waste infrastructure maps, databases, and inventories.

Recommend improvements to bin placement, signage, and collection processes based on observed usage patterns and operational needs. Collect, organize, and verify waste diversion, recycling, and composting data from vendors and campus operations. Maintain accurate records of campus recycling and waste infrastructure assets, including containers, signage, and collection locations.

Required Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status. Required Certifications and Licenses: Must have a drivers license Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon driver's license check