Sustainability Assistant

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

10d

About The Position

The Sustainability Assistant provides general support for the various sustainability initiatives within Associated Students Inc. (ASI) including sustainable waste management program and/other corporate wide initiatives across ASI programs. Performs a variety of tasks in order to plan and execute projects that Sustain U committee suggests. Works with partner, to either collaborate or divide work.

Requirements

Minimum or no previous job experience is necessary.
CSULB student enrolled in 6 or more units and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Must have an understanding and passion for sustainability and be knowledgeable of environmental issues.
Must have working knowledge in outreach and/or involvement in environment related organizations.
General knowledge in sustainability practices and must have the motivation to make a difference on campus.
Ability to prepare work independently; must possess good verbal and written skills and good organizational skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate and analyze situations in the most appropriate manner.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure of a university and some working knowledge of university policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with ASI and Sustain U Department to identify, coordinate and support existing programs as well as identify new sustainability initiatives for Associated Students Inc. (ASI).
Identify, propose, implement and maintain projects while effectively communicating with students, faculty and staff to keep them knowledgeable about campus sustainability actions.
Promote a culture of sustainable living among students, faculty and staff; identify and prioritize areas for campus sustainability efforts; planning and development of short and long-term plans while engaging other campus leaders to promote sustainability across campus.
Work with Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden program to establish goals and methods for monitoring ASI’s in-practice sustainability performance. Monitor and evaluate program success and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness.
Update Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden website to highlight campus sustainability initiatives. Develop content and coordinate contributions from outside groups. Ensure that content is accurate and up to date at all times.
Represent ASI’s sustainability goals to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate (e.g. Sustain U Team Meetings, Sustainability Meetings, Waste Audits Meetings, Programming Meetings, Annual Reports Meetings, etc.); collaborate with external organizations to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized.
Coordinate and design promotional activities to include newsletters, press releases, promotional materials, and create presentations if needed. Serve as a resource and liaison for the campus community on sustainability related issues.
Assist the supervisor, graduate assistant, and team leads by providing summaries of notes, updates, and recommendations. Coordinate and facilitate Sustain U meetings to ensure smooth communication and progress.
Conduct operational evaluations in ASI buildings to identify opportunities for enhancing sustainability practices both in office and non-office settings. Assist in implementing approved green office and energy-saving programs across all ASI offices. Perform office assessments, analyze results, and collaborate with area supervisors to apply strategies that improve overall sustainability performance.
Manage the daily operations of the Grow Beach Garden, including planning and implementing planting schedules, maintenance, harvesting, and on-site assisting volunteers with daily tasks during operational hours. Ensure daily donations of produce to the Lauren Chalmers ’83 Beach Pantry.
Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability initiatives, maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports.
Monitor and manage the Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden inventory of supplies and materials necessary for garden and sustainability operations.
Train and oversee volunteers participating in various sustainability projects, tasks, and assignments.
Assist in drafting and editing content for the annual sustainability report, ensuring data accuracy. Collect, synthesize, and present and facilitate relevant sustainability information.
Conduct regular waste audits to identify opportunities for waste management improvement. Develop strategies to reduce waste and enhance recycling and composting efforts, in alignment with the ASI Sustainability Policy.
Evaluate and provide recommendations for implementing initiatives in alignment with the ASI Sustainability Policy.
Perform other job-related functions as required.