Details
Open Date 07/29/2026
Requisition Number PRN17281N
Job Title UU Student - Other
Working Title Wilkes Ambassador
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 10-15
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Flexible
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02667 - Wilkes Ctr -Climate Sci & Plcy
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14-16/hr
Close Date 10/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/16/2026
Job Summary
The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy is seeking a student Wilkes Ambassador to represent the Center and help build an engaged campus community. Working approximately 10–15 hours per week, the Ambassador will support outreach, student engagement, events, recruitment, and communications while serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative of the Wilkes Center.
This position is ideal for a student who is enthusiastic about climate science, sustainability, leadership, and community engagement. The Ambassador should be reliable, organized, comfortable interacting with a variety of audiences, and excited to help connect students with Wilkes Center programs and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interest in climate, sustainability, research, or public service
Dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently and on a team
Preferences
- Experience with student organizations, outreach, or event support is preferred but not required
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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