The Sustainability Studies Program @RooseveltU is hiring up to two undergraduate students to work as Sustainability Student Associates for the Fall 2022 semester. Information and application instructions for this position can be found on the RU Student Employment website: to apply, just login to the Handshake job posting system and upload your letter of interest, résumé, and writing sample. These positions are funded by the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program as well as Testa Produce; FWS and non-FWS eligible students are therefore welcome to apply.
The application deadline is Friday 9/02/22 and interviews will be conducted the following week via Zoom or in person. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. A cover letter, updated résumé, and writing sample (which can be a paper written for an RU class) are required for the application. Please note your FWS eligibility status in your cover letter.
Applicants should explain their interest in advancing campus sustainability as well as highlight their prior knowledge about and/or skills in relevant sustainability issues and practices (e.g., recycling, gardening, event planning, data analysis, student outreach, etc.)
Desired Majors: Sustainability Studies, Sociology, or Biology preferred; however, all majors will be considered.
Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of and interest in sustainability; strong writing/editing skills; effective communication skills; dependability, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.
Scope of Duties: These $17/hour student positions will work at the Chicago Campus as well as remotely to support the mission, pedagogy, and service work of the SUST Program at Roosevelt by the following (other duties as assigned):
- developing & supporting campus sustainability projects in consultation with the program director, department faculty, operations and planning staff, and the RU Green student organization;
- providing logistical and communication support for sustainability-related activities, events, and projects, both on- and off-campus;
- supporting student experiential learning, recruitment, retention, & career development efforts;
- coordinating & promoting departmental events & campus outreach (e.g., Campus Sustainability Month [October], SUST Symposia, & Earth Month);
- performing current student and alumni outreach;
- serving as the primary student liaison between the SUST Program and the university community in the revision and advancement of RU’s 2015-2020 Strategic Sustainability Plan;
- managing the Roosevelt Urban Sustainability Lab (RUSLab) & WB Rooftop Garden
Student Associates will work closely with the SUST Program Director, Prof. Mike Bryson, and utilize the Roosevelt Urban Sustainability Lab at the Chicago Campus as their home base. Funding for the position is provided by federal work-study funds.
Please email Prof. Bryson (mbryson@roosevelt.edu) for questions about the position or application process.