Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week0-10 Overtime Eligible?No Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit The Zero Waste Team manages waste sorting for major Colorado State University events. The team is led by a student manager. Search Contact Emailasuka.nosaka@colostate.edu Position Summary Colorado State University is seeking a motivated individual to coordinate waste sorting stations at events on campus. Minimizing waste at events is one way CSU demonstrates sustainability and can be a powerful tool in engaging and educating our students, staff, faculty, and visitors on how to divert materials from the landfill by composting and recycling as much as possible to reduce waste. This position is in-person only and applicants must be willing to attend events regularly throughout the academic year, including events on evenings and weekends. Zero Waste Coordinators will be notified in advance when an event has been confirmed and the student manager will schedule shifts according to the availability of individual coordinators. Schedules will be flexible to accommodate classes and other obligations. Please note that this position is on-demand only based on events scheduled and there are no set hours each week. Position Minimum Qualifications + Available to work zero waste events on campus, which includes evening and weekend events + Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to engage students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors with a positive attitude. + Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. + Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and sustainability. Preferred Qualifications + Experience managing waste sorting stations. + Experience with statistics and data management. Posting Details Working TitleZero Waste Event Coordinator Posting Number202500015T DepartmentVice President for Student Affairs Office Salary Range$17/hr Employee Benefits Visit CSU ’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf Close Date01/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836. Diversity Statement Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion asdemonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, serviceto the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities. Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryFood and Waste Sorting Duty/Responsibility + Staffing waste sorting stations at a variety of on-campus events. + Guiding and educating event participants on properly sorting compostable materials, recycling, and waste. + Minimizing contaminants in the compost and recycling stream and ensuring bins are closed/secured until they are picked up by the Integrated Solid Waste Team. + Reviewing serving ware and other materials at events to determine which can be composted and recycled and which items are waste. + Encouraging event organizers to select as many reusable, compostable, and recyclable materials as possible to reduce waste. + Helping Zero Waste Team student manager track volumes at each event. + Providing feedback to the Zero Waste Team and Integrated Solid Waste Team on how to improve waste sorting practices at events. + Serving as sustainability ambassador and promote zero waste principles on campus by engaging students, staff, faculty, and visitors at campus events and programs. Percentage Of Time100 References Minimum References Required1 Maximum References Required3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents