Big Blue Football Recycling Crew - #307034

Inside Higher Ed


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Lexington, KY
Contract type: Full time
Job Title

Big Blue Football Recycling Crew

Requisition Number

DU14702

Department Name

3CP20:Phys Plt-Recycling Operations

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$15.00

Type Of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

0

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Shift

UK Home Football Games

| DATE | OPPONENT

| 9/5/2026 | Youngstown State

| 9/12/2026 | Alabama

| 9/26/2026 | South Alabama

| 10/10/2026 | LSU

| 10/24/2026 | Vanderbilt

| 11/14/2026 | Florida

| 11/28/2026 | Louisville

Job Summary

UK Recycling is seeking a team of 20 paid student workers to assist at UK’s home football games (listed above). As a member of the Big Blue Recycling Crew, you will play an important role in helping UK make Kroger Field a zero-waste facility through education and outreach.

In addition to pay, student workers will receive food and drink during work hours.

Each Student Worker Will Assist With The Following Responsibilities

  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards fans
  • Provides education and outreach in the tailgate lots
    • Walks assigned tailgate lot
    • Conducts friendly interactions with fans
  • Advises fans on whether items are recyclable
  • Assist with additional waste reduction efforts
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline To Apply

08/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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