Student Worker - Sustainability - Arizona State University

Job Description

The role is an opportunity for a student to gain industry experience and practical understanding of a variety of sustainability issues related to food service systems. Sun Devil Hospitality is committed to making environmentally responsible decisions across our operations to minimize our impact on the environment while providing quality food and service at Arizona State University.  Our sustainability platform is focused on 8 people and planet priorities. Minimize Food Waste, Operate Efficiently, Source Responsibly, and Embed Circularity are the planet priorities. Engage employees, Empower Healthy Consumers, Build Local Communities, and Source Ethically and Inclusively are our people priorities. This position will focus on sustainability issues through three overarching areas: marketing and communications, food service operations, and student engagement and event planning. This role will work with the Sustainability Manager and Sun Devil Hospitality team.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing/Communications:

• Implement and assist in the development of Sun Devil Hospitality sustainability campaigns (Campus Sustainability Month, Earth Day, employee incentive programs, etc.)

 • Act as a liaison between our operations and student sustainability groups on campus

 • Assist in the development of educational signage for Sun Devil Hospitality locations and help plan and implement tabling events focused on sustainable food initiatives

Food Service Operations:

• Assist with events focused on highlighting local farmers and vendors at engagement event

• Play an active role in promoting, training, and tracking recycling and composting efforts

• Assist in supporting the sustainability champions at several dining locations throughout campus

• Assist in the development and implementation of the single-use plastic reduction campaign as well as supporting energy and water conversation efforts

Research & Development (potential projects and reports):

• Assist in gathering and analyzing data for periodic sustainability reports and presentations

• Conduct environmental audits to ensure sustainable practices are being followed correctly

• Conduct research on strategies to encourage more sustainable practices (ie. Food waste reduction in dining and encouraging more plant based / climate friendly eating)

Qualifications

•   Sustainability or Environmental major preferred, must be an Arizona State University undergraduate student

•   Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs.
 This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.