Position Purpose: Want to solve problems? The Office of Sustainability is looking to hire Friedman students who are passionate about sustainability and want to help solve sustainability challenges here at Tufts. Sustainable Solutions Graduate Fellows will help explore the following questions:
- How can University Dining Services effectively utilize cutting edge research coming out of Friedman to provide healthy, sustainable options to the Tufts community?
- What are opportunities for collaborations between Friedman and Dining to providing deep-learning opportunities for students?
Position Description: Sustainable Solutions Fellows work to progress Tufts sustainability goals by:
- Conducting research on a specific sustainability topic
- Supporting campus stakeholders in their efforts to make Tufts more sustainable
- Sharing findings with community members
- Drafting recommendations to stakeholders
- Developing problem solving skills by learning and by doing
Hours, Timeframe & Compensation: This position will begin starting the week of October 7th working 7- 9 hours a week, with a primarily virtual, flexible schedule. Student will make $20/hour.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing abilities
- Reliable, with good time management skills
- Interest in sustainability topics, research, and solutions
- A positive attitude and ability to take initiative
Organization Description: The Office of Sustainability works to improve Tufts University and scale its impact on the community and world. We focus on the equitable and sustainable use of resources and organizational change at all levels. Our core approach is linking institutional problem solving with Tufts education and research enterprises to build common purpose and an ethos of collective problem solving. Tufts Office of Sustainability believes in the inherent worth of all people. In line with the work of the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence and the university at large, we aspire to deliver on the promise that Tufts is a place where all members of our community feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to contribute in ways that celebrate the most important parts of their identity.
Apply via email to ann.ward@tufts.edu with a cover letter and a resume. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered. Direct questions to sustainabilityoffice@tufts.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but will close October 4th.
