Student Worker - Sustainability Council Ambassador
Student Worker - Sustainability Council Ambassador
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Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
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Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Sustainability Council Ambassador. The student worker will will support the work of the Sustainability Council (SC) to educate and foster sustainability on our campus and in the community. This support includes developing of promotional activities liaising with campus organizations and organizing Sustainability Council meetings. This support includes developing promotional activities liaising with campus organizations to educate and foster sustainability on our campus and in the community and organizing Sustainability Council meetings.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI) Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
A majority of our students are first generation racial/ethnic minorities parents and/or returning students of which 45% are Hispanic 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander 11% are Black/African American 25% are White and 7% are multiracial.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students staff and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically fully engage and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University the surrounding communities and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Core Responsibilities:
- As a Sustainability Council member promote the Sustainability Council and recruit new members especially student members to make sure all stakeholders on campus are represented.
- Interact with Faculty & Staff via social media and act as SC liaison with Nevada State Student Alliance Nevada State Alliance for Science club Student Life Office and in classes and events to enhance campus engagement in sustainability topics.
- Lead student sustainability events that educate and encourage awareness and action to preserve the campus environment.
- Responsible for interacting with The Village Student Housing staff and residents to recommend environmentally-friendly practices and procedures especially water and energy conservation.
- Serve as the liaison with the Scorpion Cafe and Garden Farms for determining and managing composting options; this will require independent research and making decisions in collaboration with the Sustainability Council for best practices for composting that will function well with the Cafs menus. This includes developing the signage to educate the campus community on the best practices to compost.
- Coordinate Sustainability Council meeting schedule email notifications meeting minutes and work projects.
- Collect and present data for marketing and communication of Sustainability Council events by using the Scorpion Central page and coordinating with the Marketing and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion departments.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives using promotional and educational materials by writing editing and designing content for campus announcements displays newsletters sustainability guides and training materials.
- Assist with special projects to advance waste minimization initiatives in collaboration with the Facilities department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students staff and faculty effectively.
- Passion for developing sustainability best practices and awareness.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Self-starter with ability to manage several ongoing projects.
- Strong support for a welcoming and inclusive Nevada State culture.
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and familiarity with social media tools or to be willing to learn these tools.
- Available to work with the council for one year or more before graduation.
Work Hours:
Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.
Hourly Rate:
$16.00 per hour.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE UNLV UNR NSU CSN TMCC WNC GBC or DRI) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
NoFull-Time Equivalent
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Please note once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to the committee review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at .
Please upload the following documents:
- Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
- Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
- Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
- Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 ) to receive assistance with their resume cover letter and/or interview skills.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2026Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nevada State University
Employment Type
Part-Time
