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The UMass Auxiliary Sustainability department is in the midst of several exciting projects and continuously working to expand and improve our efforts. An important component of this work is related to our campus food systems. The Student Auxiliary Sustainability Data Analyst supports new and existing projects and works to leverage data to promote and enhance programs around local and sustainable procurement, waste reduction, low carbon dining, and engagement with the campus community. 

The Student Auxiliary Sustainability Data Analyst works closely with the UMass Auxiliary Director of Sustainability and Sustainability Manager to support the Auxiliary Sustainability Department goals. The vision for this role is to leverage data-driven insights to enhance sustainability within our university dining program, fostering a greener and more engaged campus community. 

Weekly Structure: The Data Analyst Intern will meet weekly with the Director of Sustainability and Sustainability Manager to discuss responsibilities and projects. This is a hybrid position. 

Responsibilities: 

The Auxiliary Sustainability Data Analysis Intern will focus on analyzing data related to local and sustainable procurement, local vendors, waste reduction, low carbon dining, and survey results. They will support improvements to our local and sustainable procurement tracking system and its integration with Tableau. The role also includes helping maintain ongoing data collection projects, including but not limited to local procurement, plastic procurement, and waste management. Additional duties include participating in data collection activities - such as tabling sessions - and supporting other dining sustainability projects as needed. Primary tasks include, but are not limited to: 

Data Analysis & Visualization 

- Data Analysis: Analyze data related to local and sustainable food procurement, vendor performance, waste management, low carbon dining initiatives, and customer surveys to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. 
- Data Visualization: Create visualizations to support decision-making and effectively communicate sustainability insights using tools like Tableau and Power BI. 
- Summary Reporting: Creating reports that synthesize data analysis and articulates findings for a lay audience. 

System Enhancement 

- Local and Sustainable Procurement Tracking: Support enhancements to our procurement tracking system to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection and reporting. This includes working with our menu management system (FoodPro), Excel, and Tableau 
- Tableau & PowerBI: Identify additional ways to apply Tableau and PowerBI to visualize and interpret data across other sustainability initiatives 

Support for Auxiliary Sustainability Projects 

- Data Collection: Assist with data collection during tabling sessions across campus. Help design and administer surveys to gather information on customer awareness and preferences. 
- Project Assistance: Support various dining sustainability projects as needed to advance overall sustainability goals. 
- Collaboration: Work closely with team members to share insights, provide data support, and contribute to project planning and execution. 
- Communication: Collaborate with fellow Sustainability Interns to turn data findings into clear, easy-to-understand communication points. 

Start Date: Mid-March 2026. 

To Apply: Please review the position description carefully and submit your resume and cover letter to Kathy Wicks ([email protected]) and Monica Guzik ([email protected]). If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified to coordinate an appointment time.

The Auxiliary Warehouse is looking for responsible students with strong work ethic to provide support in the following positions. General Warehouse Assistant: Duties will include but are not limited to: order picking/ re stocking, shipping, receiving, routine cleaning, and warehouse upkeep. Additional duties will include delivering food, paper goods, and supplies to all of Auxiliary Dining Commons, and Retail outlets, as well as to departmental activities, and special event locations. Requirements: Valid Class D license and the ability to perform routine heavy lifting, and strong customer service skills, are required. Experience in backing up with mirrors, and a familiarity with forklift jacks is helpful.  Requirements: Strong customer service and attention to detail and an ability to multitask successfully. Available Positions: 3 Schedule: Looking for coverage for fall semester starting mid-August Monday-Friday from 6am-3pm, and weekends as needed. We can offer flexibility in working around school schedules. Possible shift examples are: 6am-9am, 6am-11am, 11am-3pm, 12pm-3pm To Apply: Send an email or cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and interest. 

UMass Dining can offer you a paycheck and much more. Consider the following benefits received by all of Dining Services' student employees:

• We will schedule your work around your classes.
• Advancement to become a student leader.
• Free meals when you work.
• Earn pay increases based on longevity.
• Valuable work experience for your resume.
• Recognition for outstanding work.
• Chances to meet a variety of people.

Specific duties as a food service assistant:

• Preparation and serving of meals
• Assist in preparation of food set-up, service and clean-up in dining facilities.
• Good public relations skills necessary.
• Assist in preparation of food set-up, service and clean-up in dining facilities
• Banquet and catering services for university organizations and the general public. (Catering department)
• Staff training and development.
• Student Leaders duties may include those of a food assistant as needed.
• Provide courteous, professional service to guests/patrons.
• Assist in preparation of food set-up, service and clean-up in dining facilities.
• Assist with training of new student employees.
• Supervise student food assistant staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required along with the ability to work effectively with a variety of people

To apply for a position with UMass Dining, email your name and SPIRE ID to one of the managers listed below:
Franklin Dining Common, Morrill, Post & Bean, Newman Café, Carney Café
Marc Morrissette [email protected]

Worcester Dining Common, ISB Café, Quad Café, Snack Overflow, Worcester Café & Furcolo Cafés
Tenzin Jamyang [email protected]

Berkshire Dining Common, Argo Tea, Roots Café, Courtside Rec Center, Whitmore Café, Procrastination Station (Library Cafe)
Heather Scoble [email protected]
Carl Ketchen [email protected]

Hampshire Dining Common, Food Trucks, Concessions
Selina Fournier [email protected]
Pete Allard [email protected]

Blue Wall, Campus Center, Peet’s ILC, Harvest Market, People’s Organic
Emily Boudreau [email protected]
Lynn Pelkey [email protected]

Bakeshop, Yum! Bakery
Pamela Adams [email protected]
Shannon Santangelo [email protected]

The Commonwealth Restaurant
Valerie Maurer [email protected]

Catering
Cynthia Nardulli [email protected]