Tailgate Ambassador with Penn State Sustainability

Job Description and Position Requirements Are you passionate about recycling or the environment? Do you enjoy talking with people about recycling or about what actions they can take to improve the environment? Penn State Sustainability’s Sustainable Operations team is seeking students for the 2026 Tailgate Ambassadors Program sponsored by PepsiCo. To promote sustainability and improve the fan experience in our tailgating lots on game days, and at basketball, hockey and/or wrestling events, we are seeking to employ up to 20 Tailgate Ambassadors. Training and resources will be provided. Tailgate Ambassadors can expect to work at least four hours every home football game day. Exact times may be dependent on the kickoff time, and shifts will finish at least 30 minutes before kickoff. There will be two roles available every game day: tailgate lots and the Tailgate Ambassadors booth sponsored by Pepsi. Ambassadors will engage with fans at the booth and/or in the tailgate fields. At the booth, engagements will include activities such as: Engaging with fans, answering questions and promoting a welcoming Penn State environment Promoting sustainability‑related behavior through games and interactive activities Taking pictures and creating social media materials to market the activities In the tailgate fields, Ambassadors will be: Engaging directly with fans at their tailgates to answer questions and discuss recycling practices Taking pictures and creating social media materials to market the activities Nominating potential winners of the Recycling Tailgate of the Game award In the spring semester, Tailgate Ambassadors can expect to work at least four hours at home basketball, hockey, and/or wrestling events. There will be two roles available: 1) staffing waste stations to engage and educate fans about proper disposal of waste and recycling; 2) staffing an informational table. At the table, engagements will include activities such as: Engaging with fans, answering questions and promoting a welcoming Penn State environment Promoting sustainability‑related behavior through games and interactive activities Taking pictures and creating social media materials to market the activities Responsibilities Work at least five home games for the fall 2026 season, the 2027 Blue and White game, and from one event per month to 2 events per week during the spring semester. Receive training Assist fans with various gameday questions Assist with setup and teardown of Tailgate Ambassador booth/table Staff the Tailgate Ambassador booth/table Facilitate interactive activities in the booth/table Walk around tailgate lots interacting with fans about recycling Nominate tailgates for “Pepsi’s Recycling Tailgate of the Game” award Potentially take photographs and create social media materials Staff waste stations at sporting events during the spring semester Other duties as assigned Salary $16/hour Minimum Qualifications Must be a current Penn State Student. Submit a resume and cover letter on Workday to be considered. Preferences Open to all majors and degree programs. Ideal candidates must be comfortable engaging with people. This is an in‑person job. Candidates should plan to be available for the entire program duration, but candidates only available for Fall of 2026 will still be considered. Priority will be given to work‑study students. Program operation dates are between September 2026 and the Blue and White Game during Spring 2027, with strong preference for those available for the Spring 2026 Blue and White game. Background Checks / Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Campus Security Crime Statistics Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review. 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