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Part-Time Student, Composting Intern

Employer
Raritan Valley Community College
Location
North Branch, NJ

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Category:: Part-Time Student
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Department:: Science & Engineering
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Mar 16, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: PT No Benefits
Ref. No.:: Student Composting Intern
Position ID:: 144096

About Raritan Valley Community College:


Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.


The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.



Job Description:


We are currently accepting resumes of interest for Part-Time Student, Composting Interns.


Learning objectives: To learn about the composting process, equipment, acceptable materials, and resulting compost material. To learn about how to educate the public about composting, by developing and delivering educational materials, presentations, and demonstrations.


Duties & Responsibilities:


Full year - Monitor and document food waste collection. This includes sorting, loading, and unloading the composter, identifying issues, recommending improvements, and developing operating standards.


Month 1 - Provide input on what materials the College needs to purchase. Develop work procedures and schedule for weekday composter duties.


Month 2 - Improve collection bin signs as needed.


Month 2 - Develop educational program and solicit opportunities to present/demo to classes, clubs, and groups.


Months 3-9 - Give presentations and demonstrations.


Contribute to case study write-up for Recyclemania. Finalize and document operating procedures, transition composter operations to Facilities staff, and write grant report. Provide material for student orientations.



Requirements:


Interest in environmental science, sustainability, and organic waste.


Preferred that students have taken ENVI102.



Additional Information:


Physical requirements:


Must be able to lift 30 lbs and climb stairs.


2-5 hours per week



Application Instructions:


As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.


For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter, resume and class schedule online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.


Organization

Welcome to Raritan Valley Community College, where we’re dedicated to transforming lives by providing high-quality, affordable, and innovative education. RVCC is committed to meeting the higher education needs of the communities we serve, whether it’s preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution or offering technical training for those interested in pursuing a new career path or upgrading their skills. RVCC is nationally recognized for its educational excellence, innovative programming, extensive service to the community, and environmental leadership.

RVCC is a great place for students to start their college education and then transfer to a four-year college or university. To facilitate students’ seamless transfer after graduation, the College has agreements with close to 80 colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and abroad. Our students have transferred to the top colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the nation, including Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York University. 

For students looking to train for a career, RVCC is leading the way thanks to a $4.6 million workforce training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. In partnership with local industry, RVCC is reinventing workforce and technical training by identifying the long-term workforce needs of the region and developing programs that provide students with all the skills and hands-on experience they need to succeed.

We also recognize that there is more to a successful college experience than just classroom learning. Our co-curricular offerings—including clubs, student government, athletic programs, and leadership development opportunities—are thriving. RVCC’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and its Enactus team have earned regional and national honors. And the College’s Service Learning Program has been included on the President’s Community Service Honor Roll for eight consecutive years. Service Learning provides students with the opportunity to serve their communities while enabling community organizations to benefit from the students’ time, energy, and knowledge. 

(President’s Welcome)

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