UT Zero Waste, Resource Recovery – Social Media & Outreach

UT Zero Waste, Resource Recovery – Social Media & Outreach

Hiring Department:
Facilities Services

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

10

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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). Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis starting in July.

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. Are you looking to fulfill an internship requirement for your major or Connecting Experience for a Bridging Disciplines Program certificate? (please share which one)

5. Use this space for any additional comments or considerations.

6. Optional:
If you would like, please share up to three examples of past work that demonstrate skills relevant to this position. Applicants who submit a portfolio of three examples will receive preference during the review process.

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, specifically with regards to reaching our Zero Waste goal to keep 90% of all materials out of the landfill. Major diversion strategies include reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. If hired for this role, you would join our Social Media & Outreach team (2 students).

Team members learn best practices for sustainability communications, outreach, and behavior change campaigns. Responsibilities may include creating social media content, photography and videography, planning & staffing outreach events and tabling activities, developing educational materials, and supporting the Zero Waste Hero program.

You would be a member of Resource Recovery's Student Internship Program on one of three project teams. Our cohort includes 10+ interns who meet weekly to learn, collaborate, and share updates across projects. In addition to supporting outreach and education events, all team members conduct waste audits. Team members are not expected to have any sustainability background—only an interest in learning!

• Develop content for Resource Recovery social media platforms using the department's brand kit, including graphics, photos, videos, and educational campaigns.
• Serve as the primary photographer and content creator at outreach events, waste audits, and other in-person activities.
• Plan and staff tabling events, educational programs, and outreach activities that promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and surplus programs.
• Support and enhance the Zero Waste Hero certification program through outreach, content development, and program innovation.
• Collaborate with teammates to create outreach materials, presentations, signage, and educational resources.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Must be a current UT Austin student. Interest in sustainability and willingness to learn about the University's recycling, composting, solid waste, and surplus programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Organized, adaptable, dependable, and punctual. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and work outdoors and in a variety of event environments.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Availability and interest in working for the full academic year (fall and spring). Full-year candidates will receive priority consideration. Academic, volunteer, leadership, or work experience related to communications, marketing, graphic…