Federal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant *Student Position Only*

Federal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant Student Position Only

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Position Information

Position Title Federal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant Student Position Only

Classification Title Federal Work-Study

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $15.05/hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes Open For 2025-2026 Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class Student Position

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location Bend

Primary Purpose

COCC has sustainability programs that a student could assist with in order to streamline operations, promote to staff and faculty and manage. The Sustainability Coordinator has been working to increase recycling and decrease waste, fulfill requirements for COCC to become a Tree Campus USA as well as a Bee Campus USA , improve building energy efficiency, apply for related grants, install EV chargers and more. Many of these initiatives could use student engagement and more attention in management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Waste reduction:

Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant will assist Sustainability Coordinator by increasing recycling rate and decreasing waste through:

• updated collection bins, posters and labels and working with staff to transition to centralized waste collection in buildings.

• ensuring all campuses have adequate collection infrastructure.

• help with simplified waste audits in order to work towards zero waste for participating buildings.

• researching, creating and managing zero waste services for on campus small meetings and events by providing reusable plates, cups and cutlery.

• management of the ‘green bag’ program for the $.10 returnable bottles and cans.

• researching department and buildings’ designated reuse areas, creating a map and list and communicating to students, staff and faculty the locations.

Sustainability Engagement:

Student will be asked to attend related meetings such as:

• Sustainability Committee

• CURC workshops

Communication:

Assistant will help with communication on sustainability related events, programs, etc by:

• gathering content for Sustainability newsletters.

• understanding and navigating communication to students, staff, and faculty.

• engaging with local nonprofits, haulers and related organizations in order to benefit programs.

• review of the COCC sustainability website.

Other:

• Research sustainability opportunities such as community garden program creation and management.

• Student may be asked to assist with other general Campus Services department needs.

Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.

• Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.

• Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, Canva and modern office equipment.

• A successful assistant would be interested in sustainability, willing to learn, punctual, detail-oriented, a good communicator and someone who likes research and to make work fun!

Ergonomic Requirements

Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

• Awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.

• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Vice President for Student Affairs at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.