Eco Rep

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Description
RHS Job Title Eco Rep Job Description
Work Location: 1855 Place and other event sites
Starting Pay Rate: $15.00
Are you passionate about sustainability and creating positive change at Michigan State University? Join the Residential Hospitality Services (RHS)Sustainability Office as a Student Sustainability Eco-Rep and become a leader in promoting environmental stewardship within the residence halls.
As an Eco-Rep, you will inspire fellow Spartans to adopt sustainable practices through education, engagement, and hands-on programming. Working alongside the RHS Sustainability Office, you will help plan and implement sustainability initiatives, support campus events, and serve as a sustainability ambassador within your residential neighborhood.
This position offers valuable leadership experience, professional development, networking opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on campus sustainability efforts.
Join a team of passionate student leaders dedicated to making MSU a more sustainable campus-one project, one event, and one conversation at a time.
What You Will Gain
Leadership and public speaking experience.
Event planning and project management skills.
Professional development and networking opportunities with campus sustainability professionals.
Experience in environmental education and community engagement.
A Student Sustainability Eco-Rep Fellowship Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program requirements.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Michigan State University's sustainability goals.
Required Qualifications
Be currently enrolled as a Michigan State University student.
Live in an undergraduate residence hall during employment.
Serve as a sustainability ambassador within your residence hall or neighborhood.
Promote environmentally responsible behaviors through outreach, education, and peer engagement.
Assist with planning and facilitating sustainability events, educational programs, and awareness campaigns.
Support campus resource fairs, move-in and move-out initiatives, and other sustainability events.
Assist with hands-on projects such as recycling education, upcycling workshops, waste reduction initiatives, and special sustainability campaigns.
Collaborate with RHS staff, student organizations, and campus partners to increase sustainability awareness.
Help distribute educational materials and promote RHS Sustainability programs through in-person engagement and social media.
Attend regular Eco-Rep meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. Be dependable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Interested in educating others.
Comfortable with presenting in front of others.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Physical Demands Work Hours
Hours vary
Work Location Planning and Projects Office (Loc)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20155529P Open Date [protected info] Close Date [protected info] Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What does Sustainability mean to you? (Open Ended Question)
Why do you want to be an Eco-Rep? (Open Ended Question)
Are you willing to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours a week, and on some occasions, 8-10 hours a week, to being an Eco-Rep?
Yes
No
What strengths do you possess that will make you successful in this leadership role? (Open Ended Question)
Do you currently live on campus?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter