Month: October 2026

The Office of Sustainability and Resilience is hiring

Want to gain leadership experience, earn some cash, and help make Michigan Tech’s campus more sustainable? The Office of Sustainability and Resilience is hiring a student outreach coordinator to help with communications and event planning.

The position starts at $15/hour with flexible hours (about 5 hours per week) and professional development opportunities to help you grow personally and professionally. We are hoping to have our new student get started for a few hours in late November and early December for onboarding and then starting regular hours for the spring semester.  

Applications are due Wednesday, November 11, but early applications are encouraged.  

Outreach Coordinator Position Description (~5 hours/week, academic year, some summer hours available)

Love helping people get involved in causes that matter? This position supports our outreach efforts to promote sustainability on campus through events, resources, and partnerships.

  • Support the office in developing digital and print outreach materials
  • Plan and support events to grow awareness and increase involvement in campus sustainability efforts
  • Coordinate with campus partners including the Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN), Dining Services, and student organizations to support broader sustainability efforts on campus
  • Help coordinate the spring sustainability film series

Required:

  • Enrolled at Michigan Tech and in good academic standing 
  • Available for spring and fall semesters of 2027 
  • Experience or interest in learning Canva and social media messaging
  • Demonstrated interest in sustainability and eager to learn more
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and cooperatively
  • Possess a valid driver’s license(s) and a satisfactory driving record

Preferred:

  • Interest in working with the office for more than one year with increasing responsibilities (and opportunities!)
  • Summer availability would be a bonus

How to apply:

Fill out this brief application form (requires you to upload a resume) by November 11 – early applications are encouraged. For questions or more info, reach out to Alan Turnquist at alturnqu@mtu.edu.