Oversee the ASUP Composting programing including training and scheduling compost riders, marketing the service and raising awareness about the value of composting, maintaining equipment, and meeting with ASUP and other stakeholders.
Core Duties
- Ensures the university’s efforts in sustainability
- Hires, orients, trains, and manages student Compost Riders
- Coordinates schedules for food waste collection, transport, and disposal
- Accurately assesses the volume of food waste collected through the program
- Acquires of equipment (bike, buckets, gloves, etc.) and manages storage space for equipment in order to support efficient operations of the program
- Provides periodic information and feedback to all stakeholders, including ASUP , Physical Plant, and Residence Life, Sustainability Coordinators
- Helps facilitate residence hall occupant engagement with the program, marketing the service as appropriate
- Empties compost collection containers into appropriate receptacles
- Transports compost from the dorms to the composting bins behind the commons
- Answers student and staff questions while on the job regarding the program
- Cleans any messes and report maintenance issues to Physical Plant
- Weighs compost and measures volume in can
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work alone with little or no supervision
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
- Willingness to learn about composting and environmental issues on campus
- Public Safety Driver Safety certificate (Free and can be obtained once hired)
- Must be available to meet with members of the ASUP Executive Board and advisor
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Posting Number
Posting Number SE
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Estimated Start Date 09/04/2026
Open Date
Open Date 08/03/2026
Close Date
Close Date 09/25/2026
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation
Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon