Student Jobs

Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.

• Academic Year: 10-20 hours per week.
• Summer: 20 scheduled hours per week.
  • Between the hours of Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm, plus must be available to work specific opening and closing weekends in August & May.

Under the supervision of the Dining & Culinary Services Sustainability Coordinator, this position assists in promoting sustainability throughout campus and the Division through project and even management and facilitating relationships with internal staff, campus and community partners.

• Assist the Sustainability Coordinator in planning, facilitating, and managing Housing sustainability events for staff and residents.
• Record and communicate sustainability progress with residents, the Division, and campus.
• Lead outreach and education events for Residence Life sustainability focus groups.
• Coordinate landfill diversion efforts by fostering relationships with donation and recycling partners.
• Participate as an active member of the Housing Sustainability Committee. 
• Assist in planning and executing annual move-out and move-in events.
• Promote a culture of sustainability in Housing by acting as a resource for resident and staff sustainability inquiries.
• Collaborate with campus sustainability partners to connect Housing to ongoing campus sustainability programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong interest in sustainability and environmental issues and concepts and desire to enhance sustainability in Housing.
• Current student majoring and/or receiving certificate in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or related is preferred.
• Satisfactory result of a confidential criminal background check is required.
• Ability to lift objects weighing approximately 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work opening and closing weekends in August & May. Exact dates will be communicated by your supervisor.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 6, 2025 11:55 PM

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer