Sustainability Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Sustainability Assistant provides general support for the various sustainability initiatives within Associated Students Inc. (ASI) including sustainable waste management program and/other corporate wide initiatives across ASI programs. Performs a variety of tasks in order to plan and execute projects that Sustain U committee suggests. Works with partner, to either collaborate or divide work.

• Work closely with ASI and Sustain U Department to identify, coordinate and support existing programs as well as identify new sustainability initiatives for Associated Students Inc. (ASI).
• Identify, propose, implement and maintain projects while effectively communicating with students, faculty and staff to keep them knowledgeable about campus sustainability actions.
• Promote a culture of sustainable living among students, faculty and staff; identify and prioritize areas for campus sustainability efforts; planning and development of short and long-term plans while engaging other campus leaders to promote sustainability across campus.
• Work with Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden program to establish goals and methods for monitoring ASI’s in-practice sustainability performance. Monitor and evaluate program success and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness.
• Update Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden website to highlight campus sustainability initiatives. Develop content and coordinate contributions from outside groups. Ensure that content is accurate and up to date at all times.
• Represent ASI’s sustainability goals to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate (e.g. Sustain U Team Meetings, Sustainability Meetings, Waste Audits Meetings, Programming Meetings, Annual Reports Meetings, etc.); collaborate with external organizations to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized.
• Coordinate and design promotional activities to include newsletters, press releases, promotional materials, and create presentations if needed. Serve as a resource and liaison for the campus community on sustainability related issues.
• Assist the supervisor, graduate assistant, and team leads by providing summaries of notes, updates, and recommendations. Coordinate and facilitate Sustain U meetings to ensure smooth communication and progress.
• Conduct operational evaluations in ASI buildings to identify opportunities for enhancing sustainability practices both in office and non-office settings. Assist in implementing approved green office and energy-saving programs across all ASI offices. Perform office assessments, analyze results, and collaborate with area supervisors to apply strategies that improve overall sustainability performance.
• Manage the daily operations of the Grow Beach Garden, including planning and implementing planting schedules, maintenance, harvesting, and on-site assisting volunteers with daily tasks during operational hours. Ensure daily donations of produce to the Lauren Chalmers ’83 Beach Pantry.
• Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability initiatives, maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports.
• Monitor and manage the Sustain U and Grow Beach Garden inventory of supplies and materials necessary for garden and sustainability operations.
• Train and oversee volunteers participating in various sustainability projects, tasks, and assignments.
• Assist in drafting and editing content for the annual sustainability report, ensuring data accuracy. Collect, synthesize, and present and facilitate relevant sustainability information.
• Conduct regular waste audits to identify opportunities for waste management improvement. Develop strategies to reduce waste and enhance recycling and composting efforts, in alignment with the ASI Sustainability Policy.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for implementing initiatives in alignment with the ASI Sustainability Policy.
• Perform other job-related functions as required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum or no previous job experience is necessary. CSULB student enrolled in 6 or more units and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Must have an…