Waste Reduction Specialist

Department or Office: Custodial Services
Date Open: 04/06/2026
Position available: Available during Term and Break

Project title: Better Composting in the Residence Halls at Carleton College

Project Summary: Carleton will expand the collection of compostable materials in the Residence Halls, where more than 75% of students reside, while also improving the quality of education for students and the campus community about composting versus recycling and landfilling. They will also conduct frequent and systematic audits of the waste streams in the residence halls to assess levels of cross-contamination and how these levels change throughout the project.

Goal statement: Carleton College will expand and improve its campus-wide organics recycling program through education, waste audits, and increased collection capacity.

Duties: Assist with waste audits, education, and evaluation. Passionate about making our living spaces zero-waste and implementing ideas that will better Carleton for the future. Making spreadsheets and presentations. Approximately 10 hours per week.

How to Apply: Please email Rob at rnechanicky@carleton.edu to apply for this position. In your email, give a brief paragraph on why you would like to be a part of this mission.