Zero Waste Coordinator

Zero Waste Coordinator

The Student Recycling Coordinator will assist the Waste & Recycling Manager with various day to day operations. Responsibilities include providing maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed, supporting the Student Sustainability Committee by attending group meetings as a representative from Villanova Recycling, researching existing and available waste & recycling technologies and programs to evaluate potential of implementation on Villanova's campus, compiling data and information for annual State and County recycling reports, or other reports as necessary, providing support for campus sustainability events as needed, conducting inventory of waste/recycling bins and signage throughout campus, participating in and assisting with organizing waste audits throughout campus to measure effectiveness of program and help identify opportunities for improving operations, assisting in leading, guiding, and training students, and/or volunteers working on campus recycling efforts, outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on college campuses, and meeting with or speaking to other organizations regarding recycling initiatives and operations on campus.

Requirements include professional interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement, strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for environmental education, big picture thinking with creative ideas for student engagement, organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively. Experience making presentations and proposals, as well as presenting. Ability to work well independently and in a team setting. Experience leading groups, organizing events, and managing large scale programs. Preferred: proficient with Microsoft office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and AEM authoring. Willing to train the right candidates.