Position Details Position Information Position TitleFederal Work-Study Sustainability and Campus Services Assistant Student Position OnlyClassification TitleFederal Work-StudyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit15.05hourClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassStudent PositionInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeCOCC has sustainability programs that a student could assist with in order to streamline operations promote to staff and faculty and manage. The Sustainability Coordinator has been working to increase recycling and decrease waste fulfill requirements for COCC to become a Tree Campus USA as well as a Bee Campus USA improve building energy efficiency apply for related grants install EV chargers and more. Many of these initiatives could use student engagement and more attention in management.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWaste reductionSustainability and Campus Services Assistant will assist Sustainability Coordinator by increasing recycling rate and decreasing waste throughupdated collection bins posters and labels and working with staff to transition to centralized waste collection in buildings.ensuring all campuses have adequate collection infrastructure.help with simplified waste audits in order to work towards zero waste for participating buildings.researching creating and managing zero waste services for on campus small meetings and events by providing reusable plates cups and cutlery.management of the 'green bag program for the .10 returnable bottles and cans.researching department and buildings designated reuse areas creating a map and list and communicating to students staff and faculty the locations.Sustainability EngagementStudent will be asked to attend related meetings such asSustainability CommitteeCURC workshopsCommunicationAssistant will help with communication on sustainability related events programs etc bygathering content for Sustainability newsletters.understanding and navigating communication to students staff and faculty.engaging with local nonprofits haulers and related organizations in order to benefit programs.review of the COCC sustainability website.OtherResearch sustainability opportunities such as community garden program creation and management.Student may be asked to assist with other general Campus Services department needs.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite email website editing basic desktop publishing Canva and modern office equipment.A successful assistant would be interested in sustainability willing to learn punctual detail-oriented a good communicator and someone who likes research and to make work funErgonomic RequirementsRegular office hours are established between 8 am - 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule including nights and weekends may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write read written materials and computer screens and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsAwarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.Equivalency StatementThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.Preferred QualificationsEEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age disability sex marital status national origin ethnicity color race religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information citizenship status veteran or military status pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3.In support of COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree Have you been awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study funding through COCCs Financial Aid department If you have any questions about your Financial Aid status please contact the Financial Aid Department at 541-383-7260. Yes. No. The College recognizes the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your feel your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree I have an Associates degree.My degree is not in the required stated areas. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting I have a Bachelors degree in another area.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsAward OverviewOptional DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterCollege Transcript 1 unofficialUS Military DD 214