This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and managing zero waste programs for campus outreach & education. In the fall, this position heavily supports Pack Athletics, with a special focus on men's football. There will be opportunities to implement Zero Waste efforts at other events. This position starts the week of August 19, 2024. Pay will be $15/hour, benefits are not provided. Work location will vary according to duties. Office/computer work can be remote; however, other work will be in person on campus, at the Waste Reduction & Recycling office, or at Carter-Finley Stadium. The schedule will depend on what events are going on but this position can expect to work around 5 - 8 hours/week in the fall on non-football weeks, 10 - 20 hours/week in the fall on football weeks, and 5 - 10 hours a week during the spring.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and build partnerships with on-campus organizations for education & volunteer recruitment 


• Organize, coordinate, and manage the recruitment of zero waste volunteers


• Provide a short volunteer training and supervise volunteers for each 2023 home football game (Attendance is required for each game)

• August 29, (Thursday, TBA)

• Sept. 7 (Saturday, TBA), Sept. 14 (Saturday, TBA), Sept. 28 (Saturday, TBA)

• Oct. 5 (Saturday, TBA), Oct. 12 (Saturday, TBA)

• Nov. 2 (Saturday, TBA), Nov. 9 (Saturday, TBA)

• Assist with pre-season preparations including attending Football Orientation for Interns.


• Assist with game day preparations in the office and onsite, including bin placements, bagging, loading trucks, inventory checks, etc.


• Engage and educate NC State campus, students, & stakeholders regarding zero waste through interactive tabling activities.


• Assist in specialized waste reduction projects including bin installation, compost program management, and waste audits.


• Collaborate with the Zero Waste Wolves club to develop and implement waste reduction initiatives.


• Attend and participate in weekly intern meetings.


• Other duties as assigned.

To apply: Please submit a resume AND cover letter to mmsmit27@ncsu.edu.