• Student Compost Technician - Miller Center

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

     

    Stu04825P

     

    Home Org Name

     

    Poultry Science

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Agriculture

    Position Title

    Student Compost Technician - Miller Center

     

    Working Title (if different from Position Title)

    Job Summary

    The Department of Poultry Science is looking for a student to assist with all operations pertaining to theFOR Solutions composting system located at the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center.

    Essential Functions

    Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Transporting food waste from main campus to the Miller Center using a university owned pick-up truck with hydraulic lift gate

    + Transporting finished compost product back to main campus or other designated areas

    + Weighing and loading food waste and carbon sources into theFOR Solutions composting system

    + Monitoring the internal temperature of theFOR Solutions composting system

    + Collecting and submitting compost samples to designated laboratories

    + Maintaining a clean working environment

    + Other duties as assigned by supervisor

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student.

    + Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass anMVR .

    + Must be able to lift 50lbs.

    + Must be able to work at least 12 hours a week.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Ability to push/pull containers weighing up to 250lbs.

     

    Pay Rate

     

    $12.00 - $15.00/hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    12 - 20

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Date

     

    10/28/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56659

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter