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This role requires a commitment of two academic semesters, preferably a full calendar year.
Sustainability Ambassadors perform office work for 8 to 19 hours weekly.

Work is performed on campus in BUC50 between 7 am and 5 pm weekdays, with some outdoor shifts.

Occasional requirements for events held outside of weekday hours and on weekends.

Provide detailed information about your daily availability for this semester and next when applying for this position.

The Office for Sustainability Education seeks Sustainability Ambassadors to help promote sustainability education at the University of Utah. The office’s mission is to empower students, employees, and the broader community through education, engagement, and collaborative action to build a sustainable future. Sustainability Ambassadors are critical to the advancement of the office’s mission and achieving the University’s targets for climate action.
Sustainability Ambassadors work independently and collaboratively with our team of faculty, staff, and student employees. Ambassadors are integral to the success of our events and programs, such as New Student Orientations, Farmers Market, Pop-Up Thrift Shops, EarthMonth, and Edible Campus Gardens. Learn more on our website!
Sustainability Ambassadors learn professional skills and grow their understanding of sustainability at the University of Utah. Funding is available to pursue professional development.
This position is open to all majors.
This position is work-study eligible, but work-study participation is not required.

Responsibilities may include:
1. Assist in program development, execution, and evaluation.
2. Represent the office at public events and support engagement efforts, including logistics, tabling, and other outreach.
3. Develop written and digital marketing content for program events
and initiatives.
4. Perform administrative duties including greeting visitors, answering phone and email inquiries, scheduling appointments, data entry, project research, errands, and processing mail.
5. Maintain office areas and storage; maintain service and supplies of office equipment and general office operations.
6. Participating in meetings and professional development opportunities.
7. Other tasks as assigned.

Must be a current University of Utah student.

Ability to work with a diverse team of students, staff, community partners and volunteers respectfully and with patience.

Qualities of self-motivation, time management, flexibility and cooperation.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page

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