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Sustainability Outreach Assistant [CR]
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Job ID 4572
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer Office of Sustainability
Date Posted Sep 29, 2026
Category Outreach
Job Description

UT Office of Sustainability provides a well-organized, sustainable collection service to the university and regularly puts on educational programs that are responsive to the needs of the community on and off campus. We work with various departments and organizations to inform individuals about the importance of environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and sustainability practices.  

Responsibilities Associated with the Position:

  • Staff sustainability tabling events and campus programs
  • Help promote sustainability events, programs, and initiatives
  • Support student outreach and recruitment efforts
  • Assist with volunteer recruitment and coordination
  • Help with event setup, execution, and breakdown
  • Represent the Office of Sustainability at campus events
  • Track outreach activities and participation

Schedule: Flexible, 10-29.5 hours per week for the entirety of the academic school year including the summer sessions, if available. Typically, these hours will be Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm, but our department will occasionally work special events late at night or weekends (e.g., during UT football games) and people in this position will be expected to work those events as part of the Sustainability team. 

 

Job Requirements
  • Identify target populations and critically evaluate the best way to reach target audiences
  • Knowledgeable about sustainable practices, the campus environment and surrounding communities
  • Current UTK student
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable approaching and engaging with people
  • Dependable and able to work independently
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend events
Evaluation Procedure

We maintain open communication and encourage regular feedback between the Work Study staff and their supervisors. 

Available Openings 3
Hours 5.0 to 29.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour, 15.00
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Emily Stiles
Contact Email estiles2@utk.edu
Work Location Facilities Services Complex / Remote
Phone 8653680291
Fax N/A
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