This fellowship will focus on amplifying the work of The Shi Institute and increasing the culture of sustainability across campus. Responsibilities include sustainability campaign implementation, event planning, liaising with student organizations, and coordinating content creation from all Shi student fellows.  This fellow will work closely with the Shi Institute staff to maintain The Shi Institute’s social media outlets, student fellows blog, website, newsletter, and other communications and advertising.  Enthusiasm about sustainability, basic graphic design skills, writing skills, and an interest in generating collaboration on campus are required for this position.  The position will require 10 hours/week.

Duties Include:

Social Media Content Management:

• Will develop a content calendar for all Shi fellows and assign dates for posting Instagram and blog content. Coordinate with fellow and Shi staff to ensure deadlines are met.
• Will communicate posting guidelines for Instagram and blog; will communicate guidelines to other students and send reminders to fellow students to ensure content deadlines are met.
• Will work with Shi staff to strategize ways to increase engagement with Shi social channels, student blog and student newsletter.

Event Planning and Marketing:

• Will represent the Shi Institute at tabling events and other campus events as needed.
• Will work with Communications Coordinator and other Shi staff to plan and market Shi Institute events including Sustainability Week, CLPs, etc.
• Will brainstorm, pitch and plan events that will increase student engagement with the Shi Institute and promote a culture of sustainability across campus.
• Will collaborate with other student fellows, student groups (such as the Eco Reps) to promote a culture of cross collaboration and to amplify the events and impact of these groups.

Writing and Content Production:

• Will be responsible for assisting with content for the Shi Institute’s student newsletters.

Independent Project: If time allows, there is the opportunity for the student fellow to pursue an independent transportation project of their choosing.

The Student Assistant Farm Manager will support the daily operations of the campus farm, focusing on sustainable and organic agriculture practices. This position offers practical experience in farm management while promoting sustainability initiatives, food justice, and educational opportunities for the university community. The assistant manager will work closely with the Farm Manager and the Shi Institute to plan and implement the growing season, mentor volunteers, and coordinate outreach activities. Duties will include:

• Farm Operations:Assist with all aspects of organic crop production, including seeding, planting, irrigation, weeding, pest control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Sustainable Initiatives:Support composting operations, maintain detailed records for organic certification, and assist with implementing best practices for soil health and water conservation.
• Leadership & Mentorship:Orient, train, and lead volunteer groups and student workers during farm projects, ensuring safety and adherence to food safety standards.
• Education & Outreach:Help organize educational workshops, farm tours, and community events (e.g., Earth Week activities) to promote awareness of sustainable food systems.
• Sales & Marketing:Assist with the distribution and sale of produce through campus farm stands, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs, or donations to local food pantries.
• Maintenance:Perform basic maintenance of farm equipment, tools, and infrastructure (e.g., fences, greenhouses), and keep detailed logs.
• Administration:Maintain accurate records of volunteer hours, production yields, inventory, and sales data using basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets).

This position requires you to work outdoors, rain or shine, and to get dirty and work as part of a team. No previous experience or knowledge is required, just a willingness to learn and an optimistic perspective

• Establish topic areas of interest by surveying volunteer Eco Reps.
• Develop and implement the content modules based on Eco Reps interests.
• Identify sustainability “weak points” on campus that the larger Eco Reps group may be able to tackle.
• Increase engagement with volunteer Reps and their Eco Regions
• Develop monthly themes that include meeting topics, social media content, events and communal experiences for the Reps
• Coordinate and grow key Eco Rep programming including residential composting and the Green Living Certification
• Continue to experiment and grow campus wide initiatives like the energy competition; track the qualitative and quantitative impact the Eco Reps has on the campus community (behavior change, dollars saved, students impacted, etc).

Priority will be given to students already active in the Eco Rep program.

Fellowship Description:

This position in housed jointly in Facilities Services and at the Shi Institute. This fellow will be responsible for weekly campus-wide recycling pick-ups, weekly residential compost pickups for our residential composting program, conducting research associated with our on-campus recycling and residential composting efforts, and working to minimize waste across campus. This position will require 5 hours of work picking up recycling and 5 hours of outreach work conducted from the Shi Institute for a total of 10 hours/week. Duties:

Recycling and Compost Pickup:

• Weekly pickup from 11 recycling locations and 4 compost pick up locations.
• Data collection and tracking – weighing and tracking the pounds of recycling and composting picked up each week.
• Data analysis – use the data collected to form a picture of where most recycling and composting is happening on campus; make recommendations about where recycling might be added or what areas of campus might need more recycling and composting education.
• Tracking recycling and composting contamination and crafting education and outreach programs to reduce contamination.

Education and Outreach

• Work with the Eco Reps to promote the residential composting program at the start of each semester
• Meet with stakeholders including facilities, dining services, Farm manager and student groups to understand where there may be gaps in our current waste stream.
• Craft educational content, especially for incoming students, to ensure all students have an understanding of waste disposal options on campus.
• Collaborate with Eco Reps fellows and Student Compost Manager to organize zero waste events such as Opening Convocation.

• Advertise availability and recruit student renters.
• Coordinator bike pick up and returns, collect payments and rental agreements with students.
• Keep all paperwork organized and keep up to date information on the rental fleet.
• Create a plan for selling bikes that are at the end of their rental life cycle.

Promote Biking and Alternative Transportation On Campus:

• Organize and co-sponsor events that promote biking and trolley riding i.e work with FUOC to organize campus rides or coordinate a Trolley Day
• Research biking needs and barriers to biking on campus – need for shelters, bike racks, etc.
• Research the cost and funding opportunities for bike shelters on campus.
• Meet with stakeholders including Furman University Police, student groups and facilities to understand barriers to increased biking and alternative transportation on campus.

Independent Project: If time allows, there is the opportunity for the student fellow to pursue an independent transportation project of their choosing.