Zero Waste Coordinator

Villanova University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Zero Waste Coordinator. This position will play a crucial role in assisting the Waste & Recycling Manager with various day-to-day operations.

• Content Management: Provide maintenance and updates to content on Villanova Recycling and Grounds Department websites as needed.
• Student Sustainability Committee: Support the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) by attending group meetings as a representative from Villanova Recycling.
• Research and Development: Research existing and available waste & recycling technologies and programs to evaluate potential implementation on Villanova's campus.
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Compile data and information for annual State and County recycling reports, or other reports as necessary.
• Event Support: Provide support for campus sustainability events as needed.
• Inventory and Audits: 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.
• Leadership and Training: Assist in leading, guiding, and training students, and/or volunteers working on campus recycling efforts.
• Community Outreach: Outreach to campus community and other recycling offices on college campuses.
• Collaboration and Communication: Meet with or speak to other organizations regarding recycling initiatives and operations on campus.

• Professional Interest: Professional interest in sustainability, recycling, and campus engagement.
• Strong Desire: Strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for environmental education.
• Big Picture Thinking: Big picture thinking with creative ideas for student engagement.
• Organizational Skills: Organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively.
• Communication Skills: Experience making presentations and proposals, as well as presenting.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Leadership Experience: Experience leading groups, organizing events, and managing large-scale programs.
• Technical Skills: Preferred: proficient with Microsoft office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and AEM authoring. Willing to train the right candidates.

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).

$13.00/hour