• Sustainability Student Worker - Functional - UNC

    ARAMARK (Wilmington, NC)


    Job Description

    UNCW Dining Sustainability is seeking student interns to serve as Sustainability Ambassadors for the Fall

    2025 semester. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in hands-on sustainability initiatives within

     

    campus dining and gain experiential knowledge in food service sustainability. Our programs include multi-stream waste diversion, microgreens and shoots, aquaponics, environmental certifications and grants, and sustainability education initiatives.

     

    UNCW Credit: EVS 490, EVS 497, and EVS 597

     

    Start/End Date: Fall Semester (August 11th - December 20th)

    Job Responsibilities

    - Maintain microgreens and shoots (planting, watering, harvesting)

     

    - Monitor aquaponics system (water quality testing)

     

    - Assist with sustainability outreach events (setup, breakdown, student engagement)

     

    - Support waste-related initiatives

     

    - Generate social media content

     

    - Perform general office assistance and research

    Qualifications

    Self-motivated, flexible, and quick to learn

     

    - Currently enrolled at UNCW

     

    - Strong organizational and multitasking skills

     

    - Interest and/or experience in sustainability, food service, or food systems

     

    - Comfortable speaking with peers and working in group settings

     

    - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    Education

    About Aramark

     

    Our Mission

     

    Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

     

    At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

     

    About Aramark

     

    The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .