Recycling and Waste Student Employee (Fall)

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Recycling and Waste Student Employee assists with implementing, assessing, and promoting campus waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives. The role supports infrastructure evaluations, data collection and analysis, educational outreach, and special sustainability projects. The position offers a flexible schedule, does not require travel, and pays a target rate of $10 per hour based on education and experience. The role is benefits-ineligible. Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status, a background check, and a driver's license check.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma during the Fall Term; hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must have a driver's license; hiring is contingent upon a driver's license check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventories and audits of campus recycling and waste infrastructure to ensure alignment with campus standards.
• Assist with collecting, managing, and analyzing 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed