Federal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant *Student Position Only*

Central Oregon Community College, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bend, TEXAS
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Position Information


Position Title Federal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant *Student Position Only*
Classification Title Federal Work-Study
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $14.20/hr
Close Date
Position Type/Employee Class Student Position
Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location Bend
Primary Purpose
COCC has sustainability programs that a student could assist with in order to streamline operations, promote to staff and faculty and manage. The Sustainability Coordinator has been working to increase recycling and decrease waste, fulfill requirements for COCC to become a Tree Campus USA as well as a Bee Campus USA, improve building energy efficiency, apply for related grants, install EV chargers and more. Many of these initiatives could use student engagement and more attention in management.
Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities
Waste reduction:
Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant will assist Sustainability Coordinator by increasing recycling rate and decreasing waste through:
  • updated collection bins, posters and labels and working with staff to transition to centralized waste collection in buildings.
  • ensuring all campuses have adequate collection infrastructure.
  • help with simplified waste audits in order to work towards zero waste for participating buildings.
  • researching, creating and managing zero waste services for on campus small meetings and events by providing reusable plates, cups and cutlery.
  • management of the ‘green bag’ program for the $.10 returnable bottles and cans.
  • researching department and buildings’ designated reuse areas, creating a map and list and communicating to students, staff and faculty the locations.


Sustainability Engagement:
Student will be asked to attend related meetings such as:
  • Sustainability Committee
  • CURC workshops Communication:
  • Assistant will help with communication on sustainability related events, programs, etc by:
  • gathering content for Sustainability newsletters.
  • understanding and navigating communication to students, staff, and faculty.
  • engaging with local nonprofits, haulers and related organizations in order to benefit programs.
  • review of the COCC sustainability website.

Other:
  • research sustainability opportunities such as community garden program creation and management.
  • student may be asked to assist with other general Campus Services department needs
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A successful assistant would be interested in sustainability, willing to learn, punctual, detail-oriented, a good communicator and someone who likes research and to make work fun!
Ergonomic Requirements
A successful assistant can handle lifting up to 30 pounds, walking campus buildings, as well as sitting at a desk and computer. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions without a significant risk of injury or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.
Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must have been awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2023-24.
  • Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

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