Mason Facilities is seeking to hire two candidates for the Patriot Packout Support Specialist position! Accepting applications from undergraduate students, graduate students, Mason graduates, and non-Mason affiliated folks.
This position will work to provide initiative planning support as a member the Patriot Packout (PPO) Planning Committee as well as donation collection, transportation, and redistribution support during the initiative’s implementation during the spring semester. Gain hands-on experience planning a community-based initiative, hosting large volunteer events, and advancing sustainability goals of a university-wide initiative.
Patriot Packout (PPO) is Mason’s annual sustainable move-out initiative. PPO is held each spring to collect thousands of pounds of donated items from our campus community, decreasing waste sent to Covanta Fairfax’s waste-to-energy incineration facility while providing access to goods and supplies to address basic needs insecurity.
Position Details
- Part-Time: April 1 – July 5, 2024
- Hybrid
- Fairfax Campus Based
- Some work may be required at Science and Technology Campus and Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (travel provided)
- 15-20 hours per week
- $15-18 per hour
Main Requirements
- Demonstrate social and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on tasks and projects
- Experience using Microsoft 365 software programs (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and the ability to complete required trainings to operate a university vehicle
Apply by March 15 on Handshake!
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Learn more about Patriot Packout by reviewing this article highlighting PPO 2023 and visiting the Patriot Packout website. Please direct questions to Colleen Regan, Zero Waste Specialist at cregan2@gmu.edu.