Title:  JMU Student Intern - Sustainability

Job Description

JMU Dining is looking for a student leader and campus influencer to join the JMU Dining Team. The Sustainability Intern’s primary role is to assist with the development and implementation of long-term environmental stewardship programs within the areas of ethical and local food sourcing, food waste minimization, food insecurity, and student education.

Interested candidates:

JMU Students are asked to first submit an application of interest on a Google form. Applicants will be contacted and directed to submit a resume and cover letter for further consideration.

 Aramark Employees should contact their manager or supervisor to discuss their candidacy. To learn more about JMU Dining, visit us at jmu.campusdish.com

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities and projects are outlined below, but not limited to:

• Serve as an advocate for JMU Dining’s sustainability initiatives
• Create exceptional experiences by assisting with overall event planning and deployment, which includes set-up, program management, and break-down
• Assist with management of special projects: JMU Dining's Farmer's Market, Wipe Out Waste Events, reusable container program promotion, and other tasks assigned by manager
  • Act as cashier at weekly farmer’s market 
• Support general marketing initiatives through promotion and communication plans to support social media campaigns
• Assist with promotion and usage of sustainable/local food being purchased
• Connect with campus organizations and identify ways to inform and maintain those relationships
• Position includes some general office work and administrative activities
• Assist with food recovery efforts in the dining halls as a team leader at least once a month
• Any other reasonable requests as detailed by management and in tandem with the events coordinator 

This is a part time position that offers flexible hours, estimated 10 hours weekly.  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must have a team player attitude, be dependable, reliable, and respectable; exemplify leadership qualities and professionalism with excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills and a creative mindset are a must
• Comfortable talking with students; outgoing
• Physical Demands: Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform work, such as agility, dexterity, and long periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 10 pounds or more. 

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.