Zero Waste Coordinator

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Zero Waste Coordinator


Requisition Number
H01321P


Position Category
Hourly/Work Study


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
20


Months per year
12


Alternate work schedule


Starting as soon as possible with duration as long as mutually desired and enrolled at WSU as a student.

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$13.50


FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function


The Zero Waste Coordinator will serve as the Chair of WSU's Zero Waste Committee and will be
responsible for taking the lead implementing the zero waste and green purchasing goals and objectives in WSU's Sustainability Plan. Specifically, this position is responsible for the following:

a. Leading the implementation of the zero waste and green purchasing goals and objectives in WSU's Sustainability Plan.
b. Serving as WSU's Zero Waste Committee Chair which requires organizing meetings, setting agendas, and leading the work of this committee.
c. Leading WSU's Zero Waste Athletics Program (Wildcats go Zero Waste) which includes recruiting volunteers and working with Athletics staff to provide recycling education at the games.
d. Serving as the Zero Waste Vice President within the Environmental Ambassadors Club. Managing student zero waste events (e.g. Green move in/out, free swap, fix-it workshops, or waste-related speakers/film screenings, book clubs, etc.).
e. Assisting the EA president as needed with the planning and execution of all other Environmental Ambassador Club events.
f. Conducting monthly recycling contamination check-ins and maintain up-to-date records for annual reporting purposes.
g. Conducting zero waste education and outreach.
h. Assisting the Sustainability Manager with collecting and analyzing all waste and green purchasing-related data for WSU's annual sustainability report and for STARS.

Required Qualifications


- Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Preferred Qualifications


- Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite
- Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills,
public speaking, and oral presentation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and organized
- A creative and collaborative problem solver

Background Check?
No

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
05/08/2026


Review Date
05/10/2026


Job Close Date
06/08/2026


Open Until Filled

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Notes to Applicant


To apply, complete the online application and attach resume, cover letter and list of references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.