Job Description
Job Summary
Eco-reps are student ambassadors for the Office of Sustainability at WVU. These students work within WVU residence halls or on particular sustainability themes to 1) increase awareness of the sustainability concepts of people, planet, and prosperity 2) inspire behavioral changes in students that create a culture of sustainability on WVU’s campus 3) develop and implement sustainability projects initiated by the WVU Office of Sustainability. Eco-reps achieve these outcomes through a combination of outreach events and activities, public education campaigns, and other office and operational duties as needed.
Expectations
Eco-reps represent the culture of sustainability, West Virginia University, and the Office of Sustainability while they are working. As such, they will professionally and respectfully communicate with students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors at all times. Eco-reps must also maintain positive attitude when trying to affect behavior change and serve as an example of sustainable behaviors through their own actions. A team mindset is also an asset eco-reps must bring in their interactions with Office of Sustainability staff, residence hall staff, and fellow eco-reps.
Time Commitment
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes independent hours, office hours, and pre-scheduled events. Must attend mandatory orientation and wrap-up meetings at beginning and end of semester Must be able to work up to 20 hours during each 2-week WVU pay period.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills
- Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude
- Ability to clearly and concisely express sustainability concepts and principles to peers
- Experience with and regular use of social media
- Willingness to work on a flexible work schedule that varies from week to week according to Office of Sustainability schedule as well as students’ individual class schedules
Working Conditions
Eco-reps are expected to perform in various work conditions with varying physical demands, which include:
- Normal office environments
- Outside weather conditions
- Varying outdoor temperatures
- Dust/fumes/odors from normal daily conditions
- Lifting at least 20 lbs.
- Walking reasonable distance to and from different points on campus
- Periods of standing at outreach events
Hourly Rate
Eco-reps will be paid $10/hr.