UK Recycling Intern in Lexington, Kentucky
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Business
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UK Recycling Intern
UK Recycling is seeking a motivated student to assist with zero-waste initiatives that will help to achieve UK's goal of becoming a zero-waste campus by 2030. The Recycling Intern will choose to focus on one of three diversion methods for their internship project (Reduction & Reuse, Composting, or Recycling) as well as which functional area their project focuses on (Operations, Administration, or Education & Outreach).
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with campus-wide stakeholders to improve and expand recycling, reuse, and composting operations.
- Assist with campus outreach and education efforts such as tabling, the Pop-Up Thrift Shop, and America Recycles Day.
- Evaluate data to understand the University's zero-waste progress and opportunities for growth.
- Research diversion opportunities, such as new recycling partners and reusable product alternatives.
Salary Range: $15.55
Location:
Lexington, KY
Position Time Status:
Part-Time
Required
Education:
HS
Required Related
Experience:
0
Physical Requirements:
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.
Shift: 8:00 – 5:00
Final date to receive applications: 08/20/2026
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