Sustainability Studies Student Assistant

Sustainability Studies Student Assistant Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Title

Position Title Sustainability Studies Student Assistant

Academic Year

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UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

The Student Assistant will be responsible for completing tasks and projects assigned by the director of the Sustainability Studies program and by the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB at University of the Incarnate Word promotes sustainable practices across campus academics, operations, engagement, and administration. As a university that has committed to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, UIW has committed to addressing how sustainability intersects with ecological and social justice.

The Student Assistant will report the the Director of Sustainability Advisory Board.

• Maintain and report technical issues in Gorman Garden, including compost site.
• Gather materials for compost site, which may include lifting items of up to 50 pounds and walking from various buildings on campus to the compost site in the Gorman Garden.
• Provide support for Garden Days, which will include at least 4 Saturdays a semester.
• Support the Sustainability Advisory Board and coordinator of Sustainability Studies concentration with daily tasks.
• Update assigned social media platforms and website.
• Create marketing materials as needed to promote on-campus events related to Sustainability Studies.
• Print and post fliers around campus.
• Assist with event planning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, and UIW website.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Reliability.

Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program

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• Student is enrolled in the Sustainability Studies concentration.
• Team player with strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excited to join our team and make UIW more sustainable!

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• Flexible, within the time frame of Monday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• At least 4 Saturday Garden Days over the course of the semester, from 10 am – noon.

• Lifting items of up to 50 pounds.
• Walking from various buildings around campus to the Gorman Garden.

Posting Number STU
1538PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date 02/09/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Director of Sustainability Studies program

$11/ hr.

Open Date 01/29/2026

Close Date 02/03/2026

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UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

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• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
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• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
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