Campus Leader - York University

Campus Leader Location: On Campus at York University

Term: This is a volunteer part-time position during the academic year, 2-3 hours/week

About Us Friendlier is a trusted reuse partner for campuses, foodservice operators, and institutions across North America, delivering turnkey reusable packaging systems that simplify the shift away from single-use packaging. Our model combines durable packaging, digital tools that support engagement and environmental impact tracking, and reliable collection and sanitization services to keep containers in active circulation while reducing operational burden. Founded in Canada, Friendlier has grown from a local solution to a national presence across the country and recently into the United States, continuing to support organizations seeking practical, scalable ways to reduce single-use waste through systems that integrate seamlessly into everyday operations.

Campus Leaders for 2026/2027 We are searching for Campus Leaders for the 2026/2027 school year.

About the Role As a Friendlier Campus Leader, you will act as a student ambassador and community builder for the Friendlier reusable packaging program at your school. You will help educate students, raise awareness, and drive participation in the program through creative engagement initiatives, social content, events, and on-campus outreach. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in sustainability, marketing, sales, communications, community engagement, or leadership development.

Key Objectives

Drive awareness and engagement of the Friendlier reusable packaging program on campus

Support increased adoption and return rates of reusable containers

Help create a positive and visible sustainability culture within the student community

Gather insights and experiment with ways to improve program participation

What You’ll Do Campus Leaders contribute through a flexible 2-3 hour weekly commitment, including:

Student Engagement & Awareness

Conduct on-campus booth activations approximately once per month

Educate students about the Friendlier reusable packaging program and how it works

Promote the environmental impact of reducing single-use waste

Program Optimization

Test and suggest ideas to improve program engagement and return rates

Support experiments related to signage, return bin placement, awareness tactics, and other engagement strategies

Social Media & Content Creation

Create regular social media content featuring Friendlier products and reuse habits in daily campus life

Help amplify sustainability messaging through student-focused channels

Events & Community Building

Host or support one campus event per semester related to sustainability, reuse, or student engagement

Collaborate with student groups and campus organizations where applicable

Team Collaboration

Participate in regular check-in calls with the Friendlier team and other campus leaders

Share feedback, student insights, and campus trends

What Success Looks Like

Increased student awareness and participation in the Friendlier program

Improvement in number of returned Friendlier products by 5-10% year-over-year

Strong visibility and engagement through campus activations and social content

Positive student feedback and program satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

Current post-secondary student

Passion for sustainability and environmental impact

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable engaging with students in-person and online

Self-starter who enjoys trying new ideas and building community

Experience with social media content creation is an asset

Leadership experience in clubs, student groups, athletics, or volunteer organizations is an asset

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on leadership and community engagement experience

Experience supporting behavior change and sustainability initiatives

Exposure to marketing, communications, and grassroots engagement strategies

Opportunity to make a measurable environmental impact on campus

Resume-building experience with a growing sustainability-focused company

Program Details

Commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours per week

Location: On campus at your college or university

Term: Academic year / semester-based (flexible depending on campus needs)

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