About Resource Recovery
Resource Recovery is hiring Zero Waste Student Assistants for the Spring 2021 semester. Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services which encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Property (the Surplus REuse Store posts separately when hiring). Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, specifically with regards to reaching our Zero Waste goal to divert 90% of all materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include source reduction, recycling, and composting. As a result, we have the opportunity to partner and observe material processes across campus.
Internship Description:
Employer: UT Resource Recovery
Position Title: Resource Recovery Team Member – Zero Waste
Compensation: $11.00/hour
Supervisor’s Name: Lindsey Hutchison, Senior Zero Waste Coordinator
You would be a member of Resource Recovery’s Student Internship Program. All of our student interns meet weekly as a team to share and learn and create synergy across our work. Team Members are not expected to have any sustainability background – only interest in learning! As you might imagine, this year our focus and tasks will remain a bit flexible depending on campus COVID conditions. Currently, you will be a lead on a project done remotely and we are working as a team on campus one day every two weeks. Remote intern projects include staff and student outreach development and tracking campus materials and data, including creating material management visualizations/maps and waste data analyses. On campus, we are rolling out our Zero Waste Workplace program in campus office and classroom buildings adhering to all safety recommendations, focusing on converting restrooms to paper towel composting and landfill trash and recycle bin pairing and labeling. Personal protective equipment and COVID-applicable safety training are provided.
The work schedule will vary based on project needs but all efforts will be made to align with student schedules. Team Meetings may occur after 5pm on a weekday. Some weekend activities may be necessary but will be scheduled in advance.
As a result of this experience, you will:
- Have a greater knowledge of sustainability considerations with regard to waste decrease and diversion
- Work with a variety of campus entities to achieve project goals
Qualifications:
- Access to computer and internet in order to work and meet remotely
- Effective time management and ability to self-motivate and work remotely/independently
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus
- Interest and/or experience in sustainability and willingness to learn about the inner workings of recycling, solid waste, and surplus
- Ability to maintain professionalism and represent the department well when communicating with faculty, staff, and students
- Timely and effective communication
- Punctual
- Ability to produce quality work individually and in teams
- Organized and adaptable
To Apply
Prepare a cover letter and your resume, and apply through their listing on Handshake here!