Hi Guys, as part of my EVST capstone a few classmates and I are redesigning the ECOreps program at Lafayette. Being environmentally minded students I thought some of you may be interested in becoming ECOreps next semester! Please see the job description below and let me know (bettere@laf) if you want to apply.

Thanks!

ECOreps Program: Peer Mentor Job Description

ECOreps will be directly involved in promoting environmental stewardship to peers in LAF’s residence halls and as part of Greening Lafayette. Through programming, tips and advice, the ECOrep program seeks to instill sustainable habits at Lafayette in such a way that students are accepting and happy about the changes they make. The goal is not to make students feel guilty for leaving their lights on or throwing away a recyclable cup; the goal is to make students more aware of how their decisions are part of a broader ecological system. ECOreps are the link between student life and the environmental initiatives already occurring at Lafayette.

The ECOrep Package:

• Be recognized as a campus leader with varying, relative opportunities 

• Move in to dorms early to assist with new student orientation 

• Develop teamwork, mentoring, advising, and presentation skills 

• Create lasting friendships/bonds with fellow PARDners and students 

• Network with campus and community partners (including faculty and staff) 

• Cultivate and participate in shared traditions with classmates

ECOrep Role/Responsibilities:

• 2-3 hours/week, 1-year commitment

• Participate in all ECOrep trainings/workshops, including orientation
• One ECOrep per residence hall
• Support residence life staff on in-hall programs/events, for example, helping to 
get to know your group by attending some of their floor programs
• Prepare your own monthly sustainability events
• Provide weekly information updates and sustainability tips through posters within residence halls
• Create and implement Greening Lafayette events in April
• Attend monthly ECOrep meetings
• Set example through own sustainable actions on a daily basis

ECOrep Qualifications/Expectations

• Must be a rising sophomore to apply; 1 year commitment 

• Interest in sustainability (no prior experience necessary)
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team-setting 

• Interest in building relationships with peers and underclass students 

• Ability to attend all mandated trainings, events, and workshops 

• Demonstrating appropriate balance between academic and social life 

• Willingness to candidly share experiences and resources to assist students 

• Availability to regularly meet with students 1:1 and in group settings