Farm Stand Zero Waste Student Assistant

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Support zero waste initiatives including compost system management and the Grounds for Grounds coffee ground composting program .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $13 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through effective waste management and composting initiatives, while actively engaging with campus communities and promoting zero waste practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compost System ManagementWaste Management OperationsSustainability CommunicationEvent PlanningMarketing Material Creation

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Hard Skills

CompostingRecyclingData CollectionWaste AuditsEvent Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationWillingness to Work HardPassion for Sustainability

Tools & Technologies

Social Media Management

Industry Keywords

Zero Waste InitiativesSustainability GoalsUT Farm StandOutreach Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support zero waste initiatives including compost system management and the Grounds for Grounds coffee ground composting program
Improve the efficiency of UHD waste management operations
Collect compost, coffee grounds, and recyclable materials from sites across campus
Attend meetings regarding zero waste and UT Farm Stand programs
Assist with UT Farm Stand activities in markets and gardens as needed
Communicate with university departments regarding sustainability goals
Maintain and expand UT Farm Stand’s campus and social media presence
Expand composting and recycling operations by exploring new locations and growth strategies
Create marketing materials for zero waste advertising and education
Lead and support zero waste outreach, education, event planning, waste audits, data collection, and collaboration with sustainability-focused campus groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin
Must be available to work a full semester in the position
No prior experience required; willingness to work hard and passion for sustainability
Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Criminal history background check required for finalists
Must provide acceptable original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States if hired
Resume/CV required
Letter of interest required
Ability to work primarily Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend shifts
May work up to 15 hours per week
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials generally up to 25–40 lbs., with or without accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

UTSaver voluntary retirement programs available to students
Experiential education and professional skill development
Opportunities to lead work efforts and start initiatives