Hands-on Learning Opportunities

The Eco-Rep Work-Study Program

A U N E student riding a bicycle through Biddeford Campus
A U N E student assisting with waste management

911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Eco-Rep work-study program advances awareness of campus environmental concerns and initiatives through peer education and leadership and encourages environmentally responsible behavior of campus residents, commuters, faculty, and professional staff. Positions are available during the school year and in the summer.

What Eco-Reps Do

Eco-Reps are integrally involved in developing and implementing communications strategies and doing the work of the programs managed by the Office of Sustainability, including programs concerning:

  • Waste reduction
  • Alternative transportation
  • Energy conservation
  • Greenhouse gas emissions accounting
  • Edible Campus Initiative
  • Sustainable landscaping

Day-to-day tasks may include:

  • Weeding campus gardens
  • Transporting recyclable materials across campus
  • Staffing informational tables
  • Distributing posters and newsletters
  • Writing blog articles or posting on social media
  • Entering greenhouse gas emissions data
  • Interacting with campus groups, such as student organizations, Environmental Council, Carbon Monitoring Task Force, and Planetary Health Council

Eco-Reps meet weekly to update all members on activities, share resources, brainstorm, and troubleshoot.

What Eco-Reps Have

  • Effective written and oral communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to see projects through to completion
  • Ability to learn about environmental topics and relate the information to peers
  • Motivational quality to engage peers through their passion for the environment and 911爆料网红领巾
  • Enthusiasm and creativity
  • Strong work ethic

What Eco-Reps Will Get

  • Professional and leadership development
  • Knowledge of environmental topics 
  • Experience and support of working with and support from other passionate students
  • Connections to and working knowledge of University groups (i.e. Carbon Monitoring Task Force, Earth鈥檚 ECO, Environmental Council, Facilities Management, Residence Life, and Sustainability Office)
  • Work-study hourly rate (state of Maine minimum wage)
  • Opportunity to have a stellar career recommendation written at completion of year
  • Opportunity to have a lasting impact on fellow students and the 911爆料网红领巾 community!

To Apply

Apply through 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Handshake platform and send an email of interest to Aleth