Resource Recovery Internship UT Surplus Reuse Store (Thursday)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

4d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services that encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Property. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, with a focus on our Zero Waste goal of diverting 90% of materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. You would be a member of Resource Recovery’s Student Internship Program; we anticipate 18 interns in this year’s cohort. All of our student interns meet weekly as a team to share and learn, and create synergy across our work. In addition to assisting with outreach and education events, each Team Member will participate in hands-on waste audits, gaining the opportunity to assess campus buildings’ trash and recycling to identify opportunities to improve outreach and education programming. Additionally, Team Members will join a specific Project Team within Resource Recovery’s umbrella of work. This position works on the same project team as our Outreach Intern. See what our project teams have been up to on our Instagram (@utzerowaste). Team members are not expected to have a sustainability background – only an interest in learning! You would be a member of the Surplus Property team supporting the Reuse Store, which sells no-longer-used materials to the public. Students handle item prep, store operations, and special projects like event planning, social media, waste audits, and more. This is located at the Pickle Research Campus (10100 Burnet Rd.) accessible via CapMetro (free with UT ID). Applicants must be available on Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UT Student.
• Show enthusiasm for sustainability practice and value waste reduction.
• Able to work on Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and travel to Pickle Research Campus.
• Have an interest in retail sales and design.
• Convey professionalism through interactions.
• Have strong written and verbal skills.
• Able to work independently and participate in team projects.
• Be a detail-oriented self-starter who is adaptable.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Work outdoors and in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sustainability experience.
• Possess an interest in business management.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong organization skills and attention to detail to prepare for store sales events.
• Encourage store attendance by participating in communications and marketing postings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability considerations, including understanding the role that surplus plays in achieving UT’s waste diversion goals.
• Participate in waste audits.
• Provide professional customer service that represents UT and the department well.
• Interpret and analyze data collection.
• Practice project management activities such as planning, coordination, and implementation.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees