FM Zero Waste (Student)

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world. Learn more aboutAmerican University .Department:Grounds & Vehicle MaintenanceTime Type:Part timeJob Description:Summary:American University's Office of Zero Waste is looking for newstudents to assist with zero waste projects across campus. Thisposition includes many opportunities to work both in the field andin the office to learn more about waste management systems on acollege campus. Students will work on projects related to foodwaste collection, waste stream contamination control, wastemanagement education, and food recovery.Essential Functions:1.) Organics Collection• Drive an AU Facilities Management Vehicle to dining locationsacross campus and collect food scraps to dispose of in AU'sorganics compactor, track weights and inspect organics waste streamfor contaminants.2.) Contamination Control and Education• Research contamination control interventions and implementprojects that will help reduce the amount of non-compostable itemsin AU's organics waste stream.• Help research improvements to AU's waste sorting signage andassist with refining AU's public space recycling design• Develop Educational materials.3.) Food Recovery• Aid in the expansion of food recovery efforts on campus.• Research hunger-fighting partners AU can partner with todistribute recovered food items.4.) Coffee Grounds Research• Investigate the feasibility of using coffee grounds collectedfrom campus dining locations to fertilize campus grounds.Salary Range:• $17.50- $18.00 per hour.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:• 20 hours per week.Required Education and Experience:• Applicants must be an enrolled student at AmericanUniversity.• Must be comfortable working outside in summer weather.• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and paying attention todetail.• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.• Ability to work independently.Additional Eligibility:• The Facilities Management Zero Waste Office is flexible withstart dates for this position.• Accepted interns will be required to attend introductorytrainings.• Eligibility for AU driving privileges and comfort driving onand off campus is strongly preferred.• Ability to lift 50 pounds is preferred.Other Details• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.• American University is an E-Verify employer.• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additionalinformation about American University employment andbenefits.Current American University EmployeesAmerican University current employees (including those employed instudent positions) must apply through their employee Workdayaccount. If you are a current employee at American University,please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which willtake you to our internal career listings.Contact UsFor more information or assistance with the American Universitycareers site, email theworkline@american.edu .American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative actioninstitution that operates in compliance with applicable laws andregulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personalappearance, gender identity and expression, familyresponsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteranstatus, an individual’s genetic information or any other basesunder federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in itsprograms and activities.