Ecologue

Materials Management (comprised of Campus Recycling and Surplus Property) is hiring one E-Waste Project Coordinator, a student worker position, for fall term 2014.

This position will help OSU become e-Stewards certified for electronic waste disposal by April 2015 (E-Stewards is a standard that is recognized worldwide for organizations who dispose of electronics responsibly). The position will also assess the current processes used for processing e-waste at OSU and make recommendations for improvements.

This position is funded through a Wage Grant from the Student Sustainability Initiative, but the employee will work at the Property Services Building at 644 SW 13th Street and report to the Warehouse Coordinator.

Job duties:

• Identifying the qualification requirements for e-Stewards.
• Evaluating OSU’s current vendors’ certifications and qualifications for e-Stewards certification.
• Completing time studies on dismantling computers.
• Researching and identifying vendors for computer components and raw materials.
• Identifying space and tool requirements needed for disassembling computers.
• Outlining safety issues and resolutions for disassembling computers.
• Presenting to Materials Management proposals for alternative e-waste recycling options.

More Information:

The student will start work near the beginning of fall term 2014 in late September and work 10-20 hours/week on weekdays 8 am-5 pm through the end of fall term in December (it is possible the employee could continue working beyond that date in a different role). Starting pay is $9.50/hr. The successful applicant may earn academic credits if allowable by their academic department.

Applications are due August 8th. For job requirements and application instructions, please visit Campus Recycling’s website.