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This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.
Housed within the Facilities Services department, this role will support the Sustainability Manager and the Sustainability Marketing Intern in the duties of sustainability operations and programming including; social media and marketing engagement, event planning, record keeping, reporting, and other tasks as needed. The position offers excellent opportunities for students to improve professional communication skills, gain experience with project management, and engage with campus sustainability via digital outreach, and communications. There will also be opportunities for students to create and implement new sustainability programs/campaigns of their choice.Department: Facilities Services - Sustainability
Location: Facilities Services Building
Supervisor's Name: Grace Hotopp, Sustainability Manager
Please indicate hours/shifts available: Day time; 5 to 7 hr/wk
Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr
Number of Positions Available: 1
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Collaborate with Sustainability Manager and other sustainability associates
Assist with sustainability initiatives and programming on campus
Participate in and promote sustainability related programs, resources, services and events on social media and on campus news sources
Develop, implement, and manage marketing and outreach to promote sustainability programs/initiatives, events and resources including; emails, flyers, posters, social media and campus outreach tables
Serve as a liaison to campus organizations, residences and other departments to advertise and promote sustainability related events/programs/initiatives
Assist in managing/improving the campus recycling/composting program through visual art
Support the annual Green Fee program
Qualifications:
Familiarity with various social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok
Experience with Canva, Photoshop, and/or other graphic design software
Energetic and self-driven
Excellent organizational and communications skills (oral and written)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of sustainability/environmental studies/related topics preferred
Location: Schenectady, NY
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
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