Student Worker- ASUN Assistant Director of Sustainability

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is comprised of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN serves as a platform for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels. This role involves acting as the Director of Sustainability in their absence or upon request, collaborating with various ASUN departments to organize sustainability-themed events throughout the year, and assisting officers in making events as sustainable as possible. The position also includes programming and promoting events for nationally recognized environmental holidays, performing marketing and promotional tasks for the department, and engaging in community projects with university and off-campus partners. Additionally, the role entails being a standing member of the Sustainable Nevada Initiative Fund committee, attending ASUN retreats and trainings, and proactively addressing environmental and sustainability concerns on campus, particularly in areas like transportation, food and dining, facilities, and waste management. A key responsibility is to pursue improvements in the campus transportation system, prioritizing walking, biking, public transportation, and carpooling, and to work with the Director to develop the departmental strategic plan.

Requirements

Candidate must be a student at the University of Nevada, Reno
Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits
Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents
Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct
Meet all deadlines set forth
Attend all required meetings and training
Work scheduled hours
Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time
Assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada
Behave in an ethical manner, maintaining a high level of integrity
Other duties as called upon by my position

Nice To Haves

Experience in fields related to environmental science, ecology, public policy, sustainability, agriculture, or related natural sciences fields through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities
Motivation to develop and implement sustainability initiatives or programs, including planning, promotion, and evaluation
Knowledge of sustainable practices in areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, transportation, and food systems.
Willingness to inspire and motivate others to take action on sustainability issues, including organizing campaigns, events, and educational initiatives
Understanding of social justice and equity considerations within sustainability efforts, with a commitment to addressing environmental inequalities and promoting inclusivity
Motivation to further the goals and initiatives of ASUN: Advancing sustainability initiatives on campus and in the Reno-Tahoe community by actively promoting enhanced and meaningful recycling and sustainable infrastructure
Advocating for a greener Reno-Tahoe by taking the lead in organizing volunteering efforts with environmental- and recreation-based clubs and organizations
Working with existing entities to raise student awareness of ongoing sustainability efforts on campus and in the community
Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects
Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks
Willingness to mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters

Responsibilities

Act as the Director of Sustainability in the Director’s absence or at the Director’s request
Work with various ASUN department to host year-round events with themes of sustainability
Work with any officers hosting events to help make the events as sustainable as possible
Program and promote events for nationally recognized holidays relevant to environmental preservation, such as Public Lands Day, Earth Day, and Arbor Day
Perform any tasks pertaining to department marketing and promotion
Work on community projects involving the university and off-campus partners
Act as a standing member of the Sustainable Nevada Initiative Fund committee
Responsible to attend all ASUN retreats, and trainings as decided by the Director of Sustainability and the Director of Executive Outreach
Proactively address environmental and sustainability concerns and policy issues in areas of Campus Life including, but not limited to, transportation, food and dining, facilities, recycling and waste, or any area the Director identifies as a current priority
Pursue various means of improving the campus transportation system that prioritizes walking, biking, public transportation, and shared community
Work with the Director to develop the departmental strategic plan