The SIECO Reps program run by the Tufts Office of Sustainability program works to encourage sustainable behavior change and to promote environmental initiatives in special interest and greek houses on campus. It began as the GreEco Reps program, which focused on working with Greek Life, but expanded last year to include all wood-frame and on-campus housing that are not primary residence halls. The program seeks to connect students with sustainability resources, hold educational events, encourage green lifestyles, and improve infrastructure in order to bring about positive and permanent change.

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

As a SIECO Rep your job is to serve as a resource and an advocate for sustainability and environmental issues within your special interest community.  The two fundamental factors of being a SIECO Rep are being passionate about the environment and wanting to create change on campus. Whether you have a specific interest or just a broad interest in the environment, this position is right for you. It is a great way to learn more about the environment, to teach others about your own knowledge of the topic, and to promote sustainable behavior change and outcomes in your community.

A continued focus of the program is to learn about and educate on the intersections between environmental justice, environmentalism, and racial/social justice. This includes how to diversify the field of environmentalism and in turn how this translates to your work in your communities.

Note: You do not need to be an expert now. As long as you are interested in the subject and are willing to learn you are a great fit for this position.

What will you gain from being in this program?
The SIECO Rep program will give you the resources, skills, and knowledge to make a positive impact on campus. By being a SIECO Rep, you will:

• Enhance your leadership skills
• Grow professionally by expanding your skill set and knowledge of sustainability concepts
• Meet people who are also passionate about sustainability and work together to share ideas, problem-solve, and facilitate change
• Be recognized for your personal sustainability achievements
• Play a hands on role in crafting and implementing office and university-wide sustainability goals and programs
• Gain access to a host of sustainability tools and resources

Requirements:
• Host 2 environmental seminars and/or events for your house per semester
• Help plan and run environmental events for the SIECO Reps Program
• Run Meatless Mondays with Eco Reps
• Empty and clean compost bin in the house
• Teach house members correct recycling, composting, and waste disposal methods; ensure proper waste disposal infrastructure in the house
• Create one presentation on an environmental topic per semester
• Attend weekly meetings

*subject to COVID protocols

In addition, built into the program is the flexibility to explore environmental topics you are interested in. There are also plenty of opportunities for collaboration with the Eco Reps!