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Student Positions
Spring Salvage Program Assistant
Yale Facilities / Recycling and the Office of Sustainability are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Program Assistants during Spring Salvage, April 25- May 22, 2025.
Spring Salvage is an annual resource recovery program coordinated by Yale Recycling and the Office of Sustainability during undergraduate move-out. Soft items (clothes, shoes, towels, and bedding) and hard items (chairs, bookshelves, beds, futon frames, and other large items) are collected and donated to a local or regional organization. In 2025, over 45,000 lbs. of material were collected and donated.
Program Assistants will play critical roles during Spring Salvage by hauling donated and recyclable items from student residences and facilitating dormitory move-out operations. Work will consist primarily of moving furniture, room furnishings, and other items donated by students. Opportunities to work extra hours doing miscellaneous facilities tasks, such as cleaning campus billboards, may be provided.
Applicants should have a willingness to work long hours outside in all types of weather; be able to handle and haul recyclables, garbage, and donated and/or discarded clothing; and be able to comfortably and safely lift 50 lbs. Candidates should also be punctual, reliable, and proactive, with strong communication skills, good judgment, and a sense of humor. During the planning and preparation period in April, Program Assistants are required to attend an orientation meeting. During the two move-out periods in April and May, Program Assistants are expected to work full-day shifts up to or exceeding 8 hours as needed. Program Assistants are required to have a cell phone where they can be reached by all parties during Spring Salvage.
To apply: Candidates can apply on Student Employment, Job Id: 15779, and submit a one-paragraph statement of interest to maria.gutierrez@yale.edu with the subject line “Spring Salvage Program Assistant.” Applicants will be asked to submit their schedule and to indicate if they will need post-term housing. Interviews will be conducted in March and April.
Sustainability Peer Educator
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks undergraduate students to join one of five Sustainability Peer Education Program teams.
The Sustainability Peer Education Program is an educational and leadership program for Yale College students. Students work on advancing sustainability through student-led programs and projects that support Yale’s mission, goals, and priorities as outlined in the Sustainability Plan 2025.
Fourteen students are selected to participate in the program. Student programs address educational, awareness, and engagement needs in the colleges, focusing on creating meaningful, long-term culture change. Additionally, students gain critical leadership skills through their participation in monthly discussions centered on the effective implementation of sustainability projects and programs.
Description of duties:
- Green Community Team- Students organize events and programs for students centered around sustainability. The goal of the programs is to engage community members and influence student behavior through community building, peer-to-peer engagement, experiential learning, art, and storytelling.
Once admitted, students are assigned to the team above. Students will also serve as sustainability representatives in their own college, forging relationships with students and staff.
Ideal candidates are Yale College students who are student leaders with a passion for sustainability, waste reduction, and community engagement. Students should be capable of working independently and as part of a team, have a hands-on approach and a strong work ethic, enjoy working with fellow students and diverse groups of people. They should be communicative, team-oriented, adaptable, and willing to contribute to short- and long-term sustainability engagement goals.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Students must be able to commit to a year of service (3-5 hours a week during the academic year) and participate in weekly meetings on Fridays (usually between 11:30am - 1:00 pm). An orientation session may also be included.
To apply: Interested applicants should fill out this form to express interest in joining the program.