UT Farm Stand Zero Waste Student Assistant

Job Posting Title:

UT Farm Stand Zero Waste Student Assistant ----

Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15 ----

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer ----

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing ----

Position Duration:

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details:

Purpose

The mission of UT Farm Stand is to promote a local and sustainable food system to the UT Austin community. With two sustainable food gardens, a biweekly farmer’s market, and a strong zero waste focus, UT Farm Stand is supported by three pillars: Farm, Table and Waste. Rooted in experiential education, UT Farm Stand provides students with diverse opportunities to develop their professional skills while advancing sustainability on campus.

This position focuses specifically on zero waste initiatives and offers hands-on experience in campus waste reduction efforts. Zero waste team members help lead and support programs such as compost system management, the Grounds for Grounds coffee ground composting program, and general zero waste outreach and education. Responsibilities may include event planning, waste audits, educational campaign development, data collection, and collaboration with other sustainability-focused campus groups.

By working with the Zero Waste team, students gain practical experience in zero waste systems, environmental communication, and resource recovery, while contributing to UT Austin’s commitment to sustainability. This role is ideal for students passionate about waste reduction, circular systems, and environmental stewardship

Responsibilities

• •UT Farm Stand Zero Waste Assistants will have a primary focus in zero waste programing, though there will be opportunities available in the markets and gardens
• •Improve the efficiency of the UHD waste management operations
• •Collect compost, coffee grounds and other recyclable materials from various sites across campus
• •Attend multiple meetings throughout the week regarding zero waste and UT Farm Stand programs
• •Assist in other UT Farm Stand’s activities when needed
• •Communicate with university departments regarding sustainability goals
• •Maintain/Expand UT Farm Stand’s campus and social media presence
• •Expand composting and recycling operations, including exploring new locations and strategies for growth
• •Create marketing materials for zero waste advertisement and education purposes

Required Qualifications

• •Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin.
• •Must be available to work a full semester in the position.
• •There is no prior experience required; only a willingness to work hard and a passion for sustainability.

Compensation

$13.00 per hour

Career Competencies Gained

• •Working on a team and communicating within subgroups, whole team, and external collaborators
• •Knowledge of composting, sustainability, food systems, waste management, etc.
• •Leading volunteers through zero waste activities and educating them
• •Opportunities available for leading work efforts and starting initiatives

Working Conditions

• •This position is in-person, primarily at outdoor UT Farm Stand markets and related events in the on campus gardens. Some office work in the Sustainability Student Office will also be required.
• •Garden and market work is typically performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including sun, heat, wind, light rain, and seasonal temperature changes.
• •Position may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials such as tables, tents, crates of produce, and boxes of supplies (generally up to 25–40 lbs. with or without accommodation).

Work Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend shifts may be required based on business needs. Employees may work up to 15 hours per week.

Required Materials

• •Resume/CV
• •Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ----

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ----

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• •E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• •Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• •Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title