The Eco-reps program at UVM potentially has a couple openings for the position of student-manager, a 7 hour per week commitment on average. The job would begin next fall semester. Please fill out the application here if you are interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jT0ZuY_3u8qrz4FIcXqAA5_9Z7zY1nT5dCIOuL0Rjm8/viewform?usp=send_form
Applications are due by next Tuesday, the 26th before midnight, but earlier applications may be considered immediately. The position(s) may remain open until filled. Please contact azwitham@uvm.edu if you have any questions.
This is the job description:
Student Eco-Rep Manager
No of Openings: T.B.D.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday primarily with occasional weekend hours; various times during the day and evening
Hours per Week: 7
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $10.60
Job Start Date: 8/26/2016
Job End Date: 5/4/2017
For approximately half of their time, student managers oversee three student Eco-Rep change agents in one of five geographic locations on campus to carry-out outreach campaigns related to sustainability topics, such as zero-waste, net-zero energy, real food, and others. Additionally, each student manager will serve as the Eco-Rep program’s expert in one of five skill sets, as described below:
· Writing Manager: write content for articles, social media, bulletin boards, and posters for the benefit of outreach/education efforts across campus and for the University’s STARS effort.
· Video & Photography Manager: photograph events and images for campaigns, and film and edit videos for the benefit of outreach/education efforts across campus and for the University’s STARS effort.
· Graphic Design Manager: design digital and non-digital displays for posters, bulletin boards, and webpages for the benefit of outreach/education efforts across campus and for the University’s STARS effort.
· Research Manager: research effective methods for outreach/education; research topics such as zero-waste, zero-energy, or sustainable food; and assist the data manager with measuring the effect of campaigns. These activities will benefit the education/outreach effort on campus as well as the University’s STARS report.
· Data Manager: design data collection processes, collect data, and analyze data for the benefit of education/outreach efforts across campus and for the University’s STARS report.
Working for the Eco-Reps program is a serious job with high expectations. These expectations include the following: always being punctual, showing up for scheduled hours, attending mandatory weekly meetings, clearly communicating performance issues to Eco-Reps coordinator with honesty and integrity, and being held accountable for infractions through a series of three warnings. In return for following these expectations and working hard, you will be given opportunities for personal and professional growth that could help you launch your career or prepare you for graduate school.
Qualifications
· Prior work experience
· Skills or strong interest in at least one of the following areas: writing, video & photography, graphic design, research, or data collection & analysis.
· Willingness to talk to strangers
· Interest in learning more about sustainability
· Interest in learning management skills