Zero Waste Coordinator

Posting Details

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Position Information

Posting Number:

20255404V

Position Title:

Zero Waste Coordinator

Posting Type

Student

Hours/week:

up to 20 hours per week (flexible)

Eligibility:

Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester

2025 Spring

Location

Villanova Stadium

Detailed Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule with most of time spent doing field work throughout campus.

Number of positions:

1

Department:

801-FS - Trash Collection

Contact Name:

Albert Motel

Contact Phone/Extension:

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

The Student Recycling Coordinator will assist the Waste & Recycling Manager with various day to day operations.

Responsibilities:

Provide maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed

Support the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) by attending group meetings as a representative from Villanova Recycling

Research existing and available waste & recycling technologies and programs to evaluate potential of implementation on Villanova's campus.

Compile data and information for annual State and County recycling reports, or other reports as necessary.

Provide support for campus sustainability events as needed.

Conduct inventory of waste/recycling bins and signage throughout campus.

Participate in and assist with organizing waste audits throughout campus to measure effectiveness of program and help identify opportunities for improving operations.

Assist in leading, guiding, and training students, and/or volunteers working on campus recycling efforts.

Outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on college campuses.

Meet with or speak to other organizations regarding recycling initiatives and operations on campus.

Requirements:

Professional interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement

Strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for environmental education.

Big picture thinking with creative ideas for student engagement.

Organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively.

Experience making presentations and proposals, as well as presenting.

Ability to work well independently and in a team setting

Experience leading groups, organizing events, and managing large scale programs.

Preferred: proficient with Microsoft office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and AEM authoring. Willing to train the right candidates.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands Summary:

The job regularly requires walking or standing for several hours on a routine basis, or lifting of moderately heavy items or boxes (up to 40 pounds).

Wage Rate:

$13.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled

Yes