Northwestern University in Qatar

Student Position: Department Assistant 3

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) is looking for two department assistants who will serve as a Environment Sustainability Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to NU-Q’s HSSE Specialist.
• Works in coordination with NU-Q’s HSSE Specialist to increase NU-Q’s approach to supporting its mission towards sustainability.
• Generate newsletters and posters, or contributions to My-NUQ website about environmental sustainability achievements, campaign awareness, or initiatives.
• Spotlights NU-Q faculty/staff/events which promote sustainability through their course, research, or practices and deliver this via social media.
• Attend any meetings with NU-Q HSSE and Facilities Departments to discuss environmental sustainability initiatives, projects, and campaigns.
• Liaise with NU-Q Communications Department to explore communications best practices and explore any community communications opportunities.
• Attend any meetings with Qatar Foundation Environmental Team to assist in promoting NU-Q environmental sustainability initiatives and achievements.
• Ensures environmental sustainability initiatives or research are documented.
• Creating infographics and presentations as required by the professional staff members of the department.
• Provide logistical assistance with departmental events, off-campus visits and initiatives.
• Act as liaison between NU-Q HSSE and NU-Q Environmental (ECO) Club or similar student clubs focused on environment and sustainability.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior, Junior, or outstanding Sophomore
• Minimum one-year experience within the department

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Can demonstrate genuine interest in environmental sustainability
• Ability to manage assigned work by HSSE department with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good knowledge of and management of social media platforms
• Sound IT skills. Video production/editing is a bonus but not a requirement
• Excellent time management
• Clear communicator 

Apply

In order to be considered for this position, students must submit their CV to Mohammed Jabin Abu.

Pay rate: QR55 per hour

Hours per week: Maximum 20 hours/week

Department: HSSE