Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Student Sustainability Collective

Position(s)

  • Director of Civil and Human Rights
  • Director of Media and Marketing
  • Director of Internal Affairs
  • Director of External Affairs
  • Director of Finance and TGIF
  • Director of Operations and Resources
  • Director of Public Health
  • Director of Urban Development and Transportation
  • Director of Water
  • Director of Corporate Accountability
  • Director of Food Justice
  • Director of Energy and Waste

Thank you for your interest in the Student Sustainability Collective! The SSC is dedicated to serving the university community by providing resources, support, and space to foster an active culture of responsibility for environmental and social justice on campus and in the community. We advocate for sustainability through policy development/implementation and awareness campaigns.

 

The SSC was founded as a non-hierarchical commission of the Associated Students that operates with the help of student fees. We envision a socio-economically just world made of clean and healthy environments sustained through individuals and communities equitably sharing resources, responsibilities, and power.

 

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:

  • Applications are due Saturday April 25th, 4/25 at 11:59 PM PST.

  • If accepted for an interview, you will be able to have your interview via Zoom.

  • Must be available for weekly staff meetings (Time TBD).

 

Job Description for ALL SSC Director Positions:

All SSC members work in partnership to actualize SSC-wide campaigns and maintain healthy Collective dynamics through shared leadership.

 

TIME COMMITMENT:

  • Commitment of 15-20 hours per week at $150/week stipend 

  • Must be enrolled at UCSD full-time for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters 

  • Participate in mandatory 2-hour weekly staff meetings

  • Participate in other campaign’s events and planning

  • Attend mandatory quarterly staff orientations

  • Must be available on occasional evenings and weekends

  • Must not hold any other stipend position within AS during the duration of this position (2026-2027 academic year)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Hold a voting role in decisions pertaining to operations, activities, and events including, but not limited to, budget allocations and staff hiring

  • Participate in developing internal documents and procedures of the SSC.

  • Build and maintain connections with students, staff, and faculty members who are allies to the SSC.

  • Assist in facility maintenance including, but not limited to, basic cleaning, furniture rearrangements, and supply inventory.

  • Submit quarterly and end-of-year evaluations of your collective experience to give an overall assessment of your position and provide recommendations for future improvements.

  • Complete summer coursework and reading by the beginning of the academic year in order to prepare for working as a director and to familiarize yourself with environmental and social justice issues.

 

PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION:

  • Bring an open mind to SSC meetings and respect community values and guidelines.

  • Fully engage in activities that facilitate holistic development, which may involve personal and emotional investments beyond job-specific duties.

  • Engage in one-on-one meetings with fellow SSC members.

  • Work with fellow directors to stay up-to-date on all collective activities and maintain accountability within the collective structure.

  • Other duties as agreed upon by the Collective.

 

View Specific Director Descriptions here:  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E8xN-PMIJ7Xh_baReoXMERr1A4OggSqG-4L8TFbzaRI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ss8ytkxw9x3y 

Additionally, if applying to the MEDIA AND MARKETING position, please send an email to ssc@ucsd.edu titled “Name - Supplemental M&M Director Application Material” with some of your work ( graphic design, videos, etc. )

 

For more information about the SSC, please visit http://studentsustainability.ucsd.edu or visit our Instagram @sscucsd!

Additionally, to learn more about our collective organization, here is our charter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qFxPkhwWrDlvJqeVF5m12Abf0ghFxI_sLbaTCfL90Rk/edit?usp=sharing 

 

If you have additional questions, feel free to email us at ssc@ucsd.edu or visit the Sustainability Resource Center on the third floor of Price Center.

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