Sustainability Lead

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Student Assistant Manual Labor University Student Union, Long Beach, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Hourly

The Sustainability Lead provides leadership and general support for sustainability initiatives within Associated Students Inc. (ASI). Assists the Special Projects & Sustainability Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Sustain U Department and the Grow Beach Garden program. Sustain U is committed to advancing sustainable practices within Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), including the sustainable waste management program and other corporate-wide initiatives.

Grow Beach Garden is a student-run organic garden that empowers students to cultivate their own food while promoting sustainability on campus.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with ASI and Sustain U Department to identify, coordinate and support existing programs and identify new sustainability initiatives. Leads Sustainability Assistants in accomplishing these objectives.
• Identify, propose, implement and maintain projects and collaborations while effectively communicating with supervisors, 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 Department and Grow Beach Garden program toestablishgoals 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
  
  SustainU and Grow Beach Garden program website to highlight campus sustainability initiatives. Develop content and coordinate contributions from outside groups. Ensure that content isaccurateand up to date and meets benchmarks.
• Represent ASI’s sustainability goals to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate (e.g. Sustain U 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 for the campus community on sustainability related issues.
• Serve as Student Chair of the Sustain U committee including setting up and facilitating Sustain U and Grow Beach meetings.
• Assist in implementation of approved green office and energy saving programs in all ASI offices. Conduct office evaluations, assess results and work with area supervisors on applying strategies to improve office sustainability practices.
• Create and present to Special Projects Initiatives & Sustainability Manager and/or Sr. Director, Facility Operations and Sustainability summary write-ups and presentations for all meetings, project updates, and convention attendance
• Serve as primary contact between Special Projects & Sustainability Manager + Sr. Director Facility Operations & Sustainability and Sustainability Assistants keep all informed of department updates.
• Develop Sustainability Assistant Schedules ensuring maximal coverage of office and events.
• Maintain accurate inventory of Sustain U equipment and promotional items.
• Participate in hiring…