ASU Sustainability Data Analysis Program Assistant, ASU Tempe - Arizona State University

Job Description

Aramark’s Step Up to Leadership (S2L) Paid Internship Program targets motivated college underclassmen and rising seniors who are eager to gain valuable business skills and leadership experience. The S2L Program is designed to provide students with key experience, expertise, and resources to help position them competitively for full-time positions post-graduation.  S2L interns gain relevant work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training to help them pursue what matters to them, both personally and professionally. Throughout the course of this premier internship program, interns have the unique opportunity to take on leadership roles within Aramark while participating in structured program activities and development exercises.
This student role provides valuable hands-on experience in sustainability within food service systems at Arizona State University. Working closely with the Sustainability Manager and the Sun Devil Hospitality team, the position supports initiatives across three key areas: marketing and communications, food service operations, and student engagement/event planning. The role also contributes to the university’s external sustainability reporting, including submissions to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (AASHE STARS) and the Times Higher Education University Impact Report. Sun Devil Hospitality is committed to environmentally responsible practices and operates under a sustainability platform focused on eight priorities—four for the planet (Minimize Food Waste, Operate Efficiently, Source Responsibly, Embed Circularity) and four for people (Engage Employees, Empower Healthy Consumers, Build Local Communities, Source Ethically and Inclusively.)

Job Responsibilities

• Support sustainability initiatives within Sun Devil Hospitality and Arizona State University.
• Assist in marketing and communications efforts to promote sustainability goals.
• Contribute to food service operations with a focus on environmentally responsible practices.
• Plan and coordinate student engagement activities and sustainability-related events.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Manager and hospitality team on strategic priorities.
• Help advance the platform’s planet priorities: Minimize Food Waste, Operate Efficiently, Source Responsibly, and Embed Circularity.
• Promote people priorities: Engage Employees, Empower Healthy Consumers, Build Local Communities, and Source Ethically and Inclusively.
• Participate in data collection, reporting, and storytelling around sustainability efforts.
• Support educational outreach and awareness campaigns across campus dining locations.

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

• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to apply intermediate math concepts in analyzing data; basic unit conversion skills.
• Coursework in sustainability or other similar fields.
• Excellent writing, problem solving and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with a dynamic working environment
• 50% working in a shared office space at a computer workstation.
• 50% visiting campuses, assessing waste bins in dining facilities. etc.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time up to 12 hours
• May require repetive motion
• May require working with chemicals, heated equipment, steam and other at risk conditions
• May require walking from one side of campus to another regardless of adverse weather
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Is there any reason(s) for which you would not be able to fulfill the physical

 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).

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