Job Details

Internship
Job ID	12146
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Office of Sustainability
Date Posted	Mar 19, 2024
Category	Internship
Job Description	Details: The Office of Sustainability (OS) is hiring EcoCaptains for the 2024-2025 academic calendar year EcoCaptains serve as sustainability champions and critical ambassadors for the (OS) within UConn residence halls. EcoCaptains are paid an hourly rate and work 5 hours per week and report to the OS *An EcoCaptain will be hired for each of UConn' Storrs Campus Residence Halls for the 2024-2025 academic calendar year. Positions will remain open until filled.* Duties: Collaborate with Hall Directors and Resident Assistants to lead sustainability related programming and educational activities in residence halls Attend monthly EcoCaptains meetings Provide weekly updates to OS staff and intern leads Participate in EcoCaptain training and group chat Participate and encourage student participation in Office of Sustainability led events and programming such as EcoMadness, RecycleThon, Green Game Days, Earth Day Spring Fling, and Hillside Environmental Education Park (HEEP) trail maintenance events. Distribute Recycling Bags and Sustainability Activity books to residents Lead sustainability education and engagement actitivies in residence halls. Examples include, but are not limited to: Weekly recycling audits and scoring Monthly hall meetings about different topics related to sustainability Environmental discussion forums or guest speakers EcoCaptain “office hours” where people can ask questions about sustainability or give suggestions Raise awareness about sustainability topics through signage, flyers, social media, etc. Weekly tips for living more sustainably Volunteer clean-up events Week-long or one-day events or activities, such as a “power-down” day or other fun competitions
Job Requirements	Must be living in a UConn residence hall for the fall and spring semesters. *EcoCaptains must reside in the hall in which they plan to work for the duration of their period of employment. Please specify which hall you reside in within your application.* A minimum GPA of 3.2 An interest in the environment and/or sustainability Dependable Self Starter Demonstrated peer leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting professionally with faculty, staff, and students Organization skills Creative Ability to work in a team Must be friendly/approachable Please attach a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position.
Available Openings	20
Hours	5.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate	$15.69/hour
Time Frame	Academic Year
Contact Name	Patrick McKee
Contact Email	patrick.mckee@uconn.edu
Work Location	UConn residence halls as specified
Phone	8604869414
Fax	N/A

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