UK Recycling Intern
University of Kentucky
UK Recycling Intern
UK Recycling is seeking a motivated student to assist with zero-waste initiatives that will help to achieve UK's goal of becoming a zero-waste campus by 2030. The Recycling Intern will choose to focus on one of three diversion methods for their internship project (Reduction & Reuse, Composting, or Recycling) as well as which functional area their project focuses on (Operations, Administration, or Education & Outreach).
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with campus-wide stakeholders to improve and expand recycling, reuse, and composting operations.
- Assist with campus outreach and education efforts such as tabling, the Pop-Up Thrift Shop, and America Recycles Day.
- Evaluate data to understand the University's zero-waste progress and opportunities for growth.
- Research diversion opportunities, such as new recycling partners and reusable product alternatives.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No
Deadline to Apply - 08/14/2026
Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Required Documents
- Resume
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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