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Food Services-Sustainability Intern

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Job Summary
The Sustainability Internship will provide a student with the unique experience of working with a business entity (the dining services provider), campus organizations, departments, and Susquehanna University departments as a dining liaison in the development and implementation of a sustainability plan. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations. 

 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Work as a liaison closely with Dining Services and the Office of Sustainability in the development and providing sustainable waste solutions to align Dining Services and University sustainability vision.
  • Assist in creation and implementation of assessment instruments, such as the Real Food Calculator. Compile and analyze data; reporting results to the Dining Services and the Office of Sustainability. 
  • Track, evaluate, and promote the food waste tracking program.
  • Offer improvements for Post and Pre-Consumer waste. 
  • Prepare sustainability marketing materials (banners, posters, table tents, etc.) as requested by Dining Services. 
  • Prepare a summary report of sustainability activities at the end of each academic semester for the University and Dining Services; may include oral presentation.
  • Assist in the development of educational programs and events that bring awareness to sustainable food.
  • Assist in the development of a campus-wide marketing plan for sustainability in our food system. 
  • Attend Food Working Group Meetings within the Office of Sustainability. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to work alone for extended periods of time.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Creative, enthusiastic, energetic.

Experience and Education

  • First Year, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in any major
  • The intern will work approximately 20 hours per week
  • This position pays $11.00 per hour

Location     
This position is located on campus

Physical Demand

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle and reach. 
  • Working conditions are indoors.