UBC Student Ambassador

UBC Student Ambassador

Location: UBC - Onsite at the University

Hours: 8-10 hours/week ending on April 15 2026 

Pay: $20-22/hour

About Us:

Friendlier is the leading clean-tech in Canada dedicated to simplifying the switch from single-use to reusable packaging. With our innovative turnkey reusable packaging solution, we aim to revolutionize the way businesses approach packaging, by making sustainability easy and accessible. Our mission is to drive positive environmental impact while offering convenience and cost savings to our clients.

We are searching for a current UBC student to join our growing customer success team as the first UBC Student Ambassador at Friendlier. Having recently deployed the Friendlier reusable program across 12 locations on campus, and with plans for more, we are looking for a key person to help drive reuse across campus! This role will report to the Director, Customer Success.

Key Responsibilities:

Spreading Awareness:

• Organize and conduct onsite boothing on a weekly basis at different locations to raise awareness for how to use the Friendlier program
• Represent Friendlier at key UBC events with a booth
• Answering student and staff questions
• Support new location launches of the Friendlier program across UBC

Pulse of Students on Campus:

• Conducting interviews of students on campus to understand their thoughts on the program and how we can make it better
• Summarizing insights back to other stakeholders within Friendlier

Experimenting & Improving Program Effectiveness:

• Regularly conducting audits of Friendlier bins and waste outlets throughout campus to identify opportunities for improvement
• Running experiments (i.e. placing a bin in a new location for a week) to see if it leads to more returns
• Other projects as identified by the Director, Customer Success
  

What You Bring to the Role:

• A current student enrolled at UBC
• Passion for sustainability - you get excited talking about expanding reuse!
• Strong organizational skills - ability to move between projects and prioritize
• Effective communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Positive attitude and energy

Why You Should Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving positive environmental change through innovative solutions.
• Competitive compensation package 
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Flexible work environment 
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing startup environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or 2SLGBTQI+ identity. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment for all. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.