Resource Recovery Intern - Graphic Design & Social Media Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study Students

Job Posting Title:

Resource Recovery Intern - Graphic Design & Social Media Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study Students

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Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 09, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study

Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services that encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Property. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, specifically with regards to reaching our Zero Waste goal of diverting 90% of materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting.

You would be a member of Resource Recovery’s Student Internship Program; we anticipate 18 interns in this year’s cohort. All of our student interns meet weekly as a team to share and learn, and create synergy across our work. In addition to assisting with outreach and education events, each Team Member will participate in hands-on waste audits, gaining the opportunity to assess campus buildings’ trash and recycling to identify opportunities to improve outreach and education programming. Additionally, Team Members will join a specific Project Team within Resource Recovery’s umbrella of work. This position works on the same project team as our Outreach Intern. See what our project teams have been up to on our Instagram (@utzerowaste). Team members are not expected to have a sustainability background – only an interest in learning! 

Purpose

We are looking for a student with strong graphic design skills and an interest in sharing the successes of our programs and the importance of waste reduction. Practice transferrable career-readiness learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Use our department’s brand kit to brainstorm and develop content for the Resource Recovery Instagram and Facebook accounts. 
• Assist with other graphic design projects as needed.
• Serve as the primary photographer at outreach events and other in-person activities.
• Monitor and calculate analytics on engagement and post metrics.
• Participate in hands-on waste audits to identify opportunities to improve outreach and program education.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, both in-person and remotely.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Current UT Austin student. Possess strong graphic design skills. Exhibit a commitment to sustainability and a willingness to learn about the University's recycling, composting, solid waste, and surplus efforts. Academic or prior work experience relevant to design, marketing, and/or communications. Experience with developing static and video social media content. Able to analyze social media metrics.  Communicate professionally. Work independently and in a group environment. Punctual, organized, and adaptable. Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work outdoors.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced graphic design proficiency. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Prior sustainability experience. Canva platform knowledge. 

Salary Range

$13.00/hour

Working Conditions

• Uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Will lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. May twist, grasp, pull, and bend. 

Work Shift

10 hours - Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, project work will occur after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. Prior notice will be provided for those situations. The employment term is typically for the academic year (fall and spring), although single-term opportunities are available. Full-year candidates will be prioritized. 

Required Materials

• To Apply:
  Submit resume & cover letter (as PDFs). For your cover letter, please copy an