Student - Supervisor of Events and Programs Eco Rep

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The opportunity

Who is an Eco Rep and what will my role provide?

Eco Reps are student leaders who support the Office of Sustainability's mission by promoting sustainable practices, engaging in the campus community, and contributing to sustainability programs and initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience in project management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving while supporting students to build valuable professional skills and advance sustainability efforts at SNHU.

Who is an Eco Rep and what will my role provide?

Eco Reps are student leaders who support the Office of Sustainability's mission by promoting sustainable practices, engaging in the campus community, and contributing to sustainability programs and initiatives. This position provides hands-on supervisory experience in project management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving while supporting students to build valuable professional skills and advance sustainability efforts at SNHU.

Job Position Summary

The Supervisor of Programs & Events Eco Rep provides leadership and operational support for the Office of Sustainability's student engagement initiatives. This position is responsible for helping coordinate sustainability programs, supervising and mentoring fellow Eco Reps during events and projects, and ensuring the successful implementation of educational and engagement activities. The Student Supervisor serves as a student leader and sustainability ambassador who helps cultivate an inclusive, engaging, and impactful sustainability culture across the SNHU community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing sustainability programs, events, and campaigns.
• Provide peer leadership and mentorship to Eco Reps and student volunteers.
• Support event logistics, scheduling, staffing, setup, facilitation, and breakdown.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and supporting student employees.
• Coordinate communication and task delegation among Eco Rep team members.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Facilitate educational programs, workshops, outreach activities, and campus engagement events.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support sustainability initiatives.
• Collect event participation data, feedback, and impact metrics.
• Assist with assessing program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a representative of the Office of Sustainability at campus events and meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current SNHU student in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, leadership, community engagement, or event planning.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also leading and collaborating with a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable facilitating activities and engaging with diverse groups of students.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and programs.
• Able to support colleagues with attending or working at other events is mandatory- this includes Good Stuff (Winter and last three weeks of classes/week after classes end), Arboretum After Dark in October, Campus Race to Zero Waste
• Drivers license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Eco Rep, student employee, Resident Assistant, orientation leader, peer mentor, club officer, or similar leadership role.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or facilitating events and programs.
• Experience leading teams, volunteers, or student organizations.
• Knowledge of sustainability concepts and environmental issues.
• Experience with project management, event logistics, or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience collecting participation data, evaluating programs, or preparing reports.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Teams, Forms, Canva, or event management tools.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Leadership and supervisory potential
• Team building and relationship management
• Project planning and coordination
• Event management and facilitation
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Professional communication
• Adaptability and initiative
• Organization and attention to detail
• Collaboration and accountability

Learning Outcomes

Through this position, student leader will:

• Develop leadership and supervisory skills through mentoring and supporting fellow Eco Reps.
• Gain experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating sustainability-focused programs and events.
• Strengthen project management, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Develop confidence facilitating meetings, events, workshops, and educational activities.
• Learn how to manage logistics, schedules, resources, and competing priorities.
• Build skills in stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and relationship management.
• Utilize data and participant feedback to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Apply sustainability principles to real-world programming and engagement initiatives.
• Strengthen professional competencies in communication, leadership, and strategic thinking.

NACE Career Readiness Competencies

This position supports development in:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Career & Self-Development
• Equity & Inclusion
• Technology

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Student Supervisor is a motivated and organized student leader who enjoys working with others, coordinating projects, and creating meaningful campus experiences. They are passionate about sustainability, demonstrate strong initiative and professionalism, and are excited to mentor peers while helping advance the Office of Sustainability's programs and events.

Work Schedule/Hours

10-20 hours a week based on office needs, minimum of 10 hours a week

Team meeting every other week

Additional Information

Resume-Ready Experience

Students in this role will gain experience in:

• Team supervision and peer leadership
• Event planning and management
• Volunteer coordination
• Sustainability program development
• Workshop and meeting facilitation
• Project management
• Assessment and impact reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Public speaking and professional communication

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.