Read this first - **IMPORTANT**
(for more information on hiring and training click HERE)
  Recycling services at the U of O are provided to the campus community with a 100% student-staffed recycling service crew. We are proud of this ability to perform such a basic, year-round service with all student labor, and to provide the University with so many student employment opportunities. We typically employ 40-45 Student Recyclers each school year to perform recycling collection and processing tasks. We also utilize additional student resources to assist us in our educational efforts; to provide administrative and technical expertise; and to take on special projects, help with website design, and perform maintenance tasks.

Student Recycler positions are of a material handling nature. Recyclers collect, sort, and transport materials; drive large step vans; and maintain our collection sites. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have good driving records. Having a good work ethic and attitude are also essential for working at Campus Recycling.

Student Recyclers are scheduled to work between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work is also available. Recyclers are required to work all finals weeks. Optional work is also available over breaks and summers

Applicants with work-study funding are given preference in hiring. Those without such funding will be given consideration if hiring needs are not met with funded applicants. Those unable to secure employment with the Program should also consider volunteering or setting up an academic internship.

To pursue employment with Campus Recycling, contact the Operations Supervisor at:
jfleck@uoregon.edu

To find out more about academic credit or internships, contact the Program Manager at:
knowaste@uoregon.edu

ACADEMIC CREDIT AND INTERNSHIP

More and more University academic programs are requiring or encouraging students to complete internships or applied/practicum credits. Many classes encourage students to do projects with Campus Recycling for part of their course grade. Additionally, independent study credit in PPPM and Environmental Studies is available for students to do projects with Campus Recycling. Campus Recycling has also had several student interns over the years from the U of O and other campuses working on various projects. Lastly, internships and applied academic credits are becoming increasingly valuable components of a college education as students prepare to compete for jobs in a competitive job market

For more information on potential projects and credits, contact the Program Manager at:
knowaste@uoregon.edu

Following is a sample list of projects and internships available through the Program:
•  Performing waste audits
•  Planning Earthweek events
•  Staffing promotional tables
•  Selling recycling mugs, reusable water bottles, t-shirts, bags, and lunch bags
•  Creating displays and educational events
•  Creating brochures
•  Conducting paper making and reuse demonstrations
•  Generating website topics
•  Participating in a resource conservation campaign
•  Participating a “buy recycled” campaign
•  Researching uses for recycled paper
•  Researching grants and funding
•  Creating proposals for waste reduction projects, such as in-room bins for all residence hall students
•  Coordinating a yard sale for residence halls
•  T he possibilities are endless