Student Employment Opportunity with Recycling Office of Facilities Management
The Recycling & Solid Waste unit of Facilities Management is hiring student employees to support the unit with a variety of tasks such as attending outreach events, assisting with recycling & compost bin delivery, data entry, the development of social media content, and the expansion of the compost collection program throughout campus. The position requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week and starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Position starts late in the Spring 2025 semester and continues through the 2025-2026 academic year.
The ideal candidate is a graduate or undergraduate student, of at least sophomore standing, with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. The Student Recycling Employee must be comfortable talking with faculty, staff, and students about the benefits of recycling and should have a warm and inviting personality. The employee must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and be able to use or learn to use the computer program Adobe Illustrator. Student must have the ability to read and interpret building floor plans. Attention to detail is required. Student needs to have a professional work ethic, discipline, and be self-motivated.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to recycle@umd.edu. Cover letter should explain why you are interested in this position, discuss any previous recycling experience or knowledge, and describe what is recyclable on the College Park campus. Application deadline is Friday, March 28th.