Student Worker - Sustainability Council Ambassador

Sustainability Council Ambassador

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Sustainability Council Ambassador. The student worker will support the work of the Sustainability Council (SC) to educate and foster sustainability on our campus and in the community. This support includes developing promotional activities, liaising with campus organizations and organizing SC meetings.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

• Promote the Sustainability Council and recruit new members, especially student members, to make sure all stakeholders on campus are represented.
• Interact with Faculty & Staff via social media and act as SC liaison with Nevada State Student Alliance, Nevada State Alliance for Science club, Student Life Office, and in classes and events to enhance campus engagement in sustainability topics.
• Lead student sustainability events that educate and encourage awareness and action to preserve the campus environment.
• Responsible for interacting with The Village Student Housing staff and residents to recommend environmentally-friendly practices and procedures, especially water and energy conservation.
• Serve as the liaison with the Scorpion Cafe and Garden Farms for determining and managing composting options; this will require independent research and making decisions in collaboration with the Sustainability Council for best practices for composting that will function well with the Café's menus. This includes developing the signage to educate the campus community on the best practices to compost.
• Coordinate Sustainability Council meeting schedule, email notifications, meeting minutes and work projects.
• Collect and present data for marketing and communication of Sustainability Council events by using the Scorpion Central page and coordinating with the Marketing and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion departments.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives using promotional and educational materials by writing, editing, and designing content for campus announcements, displays, newsletters, sustainability guides, and training materials.
• Assist with special projects to advance waste minimization initiatives in collaboration with the Facilities department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in…