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Position Title Student Sustainability Engagement Assistant Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Environmental Health & Safety Hiring Range 15.00-17.00 Department/Employer Operating Hours Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm How many hours per week are required? 15-20 Description of Primary Duties The Student Sustainability Engagement Assistant will assist the Sustainability Coordinator to track sustainability-related activities throughout campus and in the community, attend related events and meetings, create social media posts  and blog posts to enhance awareness of the meaning of sustainability, action that can be taken to live more sustainably, promote sustainability-related events, and show photos or videos of events that have taken place to encourage future participation. The worker will also track impacts of social media and blog posts, creating reports showing any changes, and assist in planning sustainability campaigns, potentially including but not limited to: limited assistance with project development and proposals, networking, searching and potentially applying for funding opportunities for activities/events, obtaining quotes for required activity materials and bookings, and promoting events. Required Qualifications Interest in sustainability-related topics  Candidates with academic or work experience in a sustainability-related field will be strongly considered  Majors, minors, or certificates in a field related to sustainability preferred

Experience working with social media Personal accounts will be considered if there is significant creative content Must have regular access to a computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Excellent written communication skills Excellent verbal communication and social skills Ability to attend various events, mostly on campus, but potential for occasional off campus meetings and/or events Ability to work independently on generally defined tasks Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Information TraceyCoronado@MissouriState.edu Disclaimer Disclaimer for off campus positions only. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement

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Open Date 11/25/2024 Close Date 01/06/2025 Posting Number 20240201STU Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Online Media Presentation Online Portfolio Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) Other Documents -1 Publication (Writing Sample) -1 Publication (Writing Sample) -2 Publication (Writing Sample) -3 Portfolio Document (10 MB Max or can use URL) Supplemental Questions

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Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year? Yes No Why are you interested in sustainability?

(Open Ended Question)