UT Surplus Property is hiring for the spring term. Interns will work at the JJ Pickle Research Campus. This position is part of Resource Recovery’s student internship program, which offers students from all majors and backgrounds the hands-on opportunity to make an impact related to zero waste on campus.
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Job Posting Title:
Resource Recovery Internship – UT Surplus Reuse Store (Saturday)
Job Details:
Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study
To Apply: Submit resume & cover letter (as PDFs). For your cover letter, please copy and paste the following questions. Be sure to keep the same numbering and formatting when answering. Answer each one in 1-2 paragraphs (approximately 100-200 words).
1. Please tell us why you want to participate in the Resource Recovery Student Internship Program.
2. What are you hoping to get out of this position?
3. What skills or experiences do you have that would make you a good fit for this program/position?
4. Specify desired employment period: fall term only, spring term only, or year-round
5. Are you a work-study student? If so, please attach your work-study verification.
6. Are you part of the University Leadership Network (ULN), completing a Bridging Disciplines Program certificate (please share which one), or looking to fulfill an internship requirement for your major?
7. Use this space for any additional comments or considerations.
Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services that encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Property. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, with a focus on our Zero Waste goal of diverting 90% of materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting.
You would be a member of Resource Recovery’s Student Internship Program; we anticipate 18 interns in this year’s cohort. All of our student interns meet weekly as a team to share and learn, and create synergy across our work. In addition to assisting with outreach and education events, each Team Member will participate in hands-on waste audits, gaining the opportunity to assess campus buildings’ trash and recycling to identify opportunities to improve outreach and education programming. Additionally, Team Members will join a specific Project Team within Resource Recovery’s umbrella of work. This position works on the same project team as our Outreach Intern. See what our project teams have been up to on our Instagram (@utzerowaste). Team members are not expected to have a sustainability background – only an interest in learning!
Purpose
You would be a member of the Surplus Property team supporting the Reuse Store, which sells no-longer-used materials to the public. Students handle item prep, store operations, and special projects like event planning, social media, waste audits, and more. This is located at the Pickle Research Campus (10100 Burnet Rd.) accessible via CapMetro (free with UT ID). Applicants must be available on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-noon.
Responsibilities
- Possess strong organization skills and attention to detail to prepare for store sales events.
- Encourage store attendance by participating in communications and marketing postings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability considerations, including understanding the role that surplus plays in achieving UT’s waste diversion goals. Participate in waste audits.
- Provide professional customer service that represents UT and the department well.
- Interpret and analyze data collection.
- Practice project management activities such as planning, coordination, and implementation.
- Attend and participate in weekly meetings.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled UT Student. Show enthusiasm for sustainability practice and value waste reduction. Able to work on Saturdays and travel to Pickle Research Campus. Have an interest in retail sales and design. Convey professionalism through interactions. Have strong written and verbal skills. Able to work independently and participate in team projects. Be a detail-oriented self-starter who is adaptable. Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly. Work outdoors and in a warehouse environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior sustainability experience. Possess an interest in business management. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Salary Range
$13.00/hour