Student Work Study/Work Program - Common Grounds Sustainability and Services Specialist

Eastern Mennonite University•Harrisonburg, VA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Employee assists staff in the assigned department, with a focus on administrative, learning, or specialized support while gaining educational and career growth. This position supports Common Grounds operations by transporting compost and recycling, maintaining cleaning rags, and supporting the values of the University. The employee must be currently enrolled as a student at EMU and available Wednesday mornings for 30 minutes to transport recycling. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with a pay rate of $13.00 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make entry-level decisions.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to ask questions.
Understanding of basic department procedures.
Ability to maintain professionalism during working hours.
Genuine desire to help peers succeed.
Currently enrolled as a student at EMU.
Available Wednesday mornings weekly for 30 minutes to transport recycling.
High school diploma.
Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and lift or move up to 25 pounds; close vision required.

Responsibilities

Attend the workplace regularly as scheduled, arrive punctually, and follow the work schedule to meet worksite needs.
Transport compost from Common Grounds to the EMU compost pile weekly.
Transport recycling from Common Grounds to off-campus recycling sites weekly.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock cleaning rags for Common Grounds weekly.
Support the values of the University.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.