Student Worker Lead - Tulane University Campus - Sustainability - Part-Time

Job Description

The Sustainability Intern is responsible for assisting the Sustainability Manager to ensure Aramark/Tulane Hospitality’s Sustainability needs are met. This position will primarily assist with all current and future dining strategy implementation as it relates to Sustainability within Hospitality Services. The Sustainability Intern must be a student at Tulane University in a related field and possess excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with managing waste diversion programs
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Help facilitate Sustainability events like Weigh The Waste, fresh produce markets, and more
• Educate students about sustainability efforts within campus dining through tabling events and other outreach. This includes promoting our local purchasing program, Coolfood/Plant Forward menu offerings, and campus partnerships around waste diversion initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Find opportunities to collaborate with community and campus partners
• Develop a basic knowledge of sustainability and environmental principles
• Ability to work 4-10 hours per week.
• Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Must be a current Tulane University student pursuing a degree in a Sustainability or Environmental Sciences related field, or a member of the Food Recovery Network, Epsilon Eta Sigma, ReCoast, SAFI, Trash to Treasure, TUCLEAN or other sustainability or food insecurity focused student organizations
• Professional interest and enthusiasm in environmental education, community engagement, leadership, and sustainability
• Organized and efficient worker; ability to keep track of multiple projects and tasks
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 30 lbs.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and on a team

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .