Applying for positions within Office of Environmental Justice Affairs
Position(s)
- Director of Campus Sustainability
ABOUT ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
The Associated Students of the University of California San Diego are the elected and appointed representatives of the UC San Diego undergraduate student body. ASUCSD works to promote student engagement through its services and leadership opportunities. We also seek to foster a cohesive community through active interaction and communication with students, the administration, and the greater San Diego Community. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage students to grow and develop through their involvement in student government, its services, and auxiliaries. We promote student engagement in all areas of campus life through leadership, advocacy, and service to build and strengthen our campus community and UCSD identity.
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AFFAIRS
The Office of Environmental Justice Affairs works to highlight the intersections of environmental and social justice, to ensure assembly and university decisions reflect principles of sustainability, and to advocate for marginalized communities. We are a small, dynamic team with a broad mandate: building platforms for environmental advocacy, aggregating data and resources to promote equity, and strengthening partnerships across campus.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week, 33 weeks
Pay: $60/week
Duties of the Director of Campus Sustainability include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement campus-wide sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste reduction, transit alternatives, food security measures, etc.) in accordance with UCSD’s Climate Action Plan and A.S. priorities.
- Coordinate partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, other A.S. offices, and administrative units to align efforts and avoid duplication of labor and resources
- Advocate for and track progress on UCSD sustainability commitments
- Organize campaigns, workshops, and events to engage the undergraduate body in sustainable practices and build student ownership of campus initiatives.
- Monitor and assess the environmental footprint of A.S. operations, recommending policies to reduce waste, improve procurement, and lower emissions (once yearly)
- Represent the Office of Environmental Justice Affairs at campus sustainability committees
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Research and Data Analysis to translate quantitative findings into actionable recommendations for advocacy.
Applicants should expect to be contacted no later than two weeks after the application deadline.
Have questions? Email the Associate Vice President for Environmental Justice Affairs, Dhruv Kannan, at avpenvironmental@ucsd.edu.
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