What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zero Waste and Recycling Coordinator position at Schupan?
Title
Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinator
Classification
Non-Exempt
Department
53d
Reports to
Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Position Type and Expected Work Hours
Part-time / Seasonal (varied work schedule includes early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays)
SCHUPAN CORE VALUES
Job Duties
Schupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:
Schupan Sustainability is a leading event recycling and sustainability company, providing solutions to live events across Michigan, the Midwest and the country. As a national leader, we have supported our live event clients in diverting more than 2,700 tons of material from the landfill since 2008, mitigated over 3,400 metric tons of carbon emissions and reached over 30 million people through our engagement platforms.
Summary
Our Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinators work onsite at live events to support our customers waste reduction programs. This position is part-time and seasonal based on event schedules with hours varying based on business needs.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education And Experience
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinator
Classification
Non-Exempt
Department
53d
Reports to
Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Position Type and Expected Work Hours
Part-time / Seasonal (varied work schedule includes early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays)
SCHUPAN CORE VALUES
Job Duties
Schupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:
- Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
- Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
- Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
- Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others' diverse perspectives and experiences
Schupan Sustainability is a leading event recycling and sustainability company, providing solutions to live events across Michigan, the Midwest and the country. As a national leader, we have supported our live event clients in diverting more than 2,700 tons of material from the landfill since 2008, mitigated over 3,400 metric tons of carbon emissions and reached over 30 million people through our engagement platforms.
Summary
Our Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinators work onsite at live events to support our customers waste reduction programs. This position is part-time and seasonal based on event schedules with hours varying based on business needs.
Essential Functions
- Manage onsite sustainability programs from pre-event set-up, event day execution, and post event tear down.
- Work collaboratively to communicate with Schupan staff, event staff, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve issues and build a working relationship.
- Service recycling, trash, and compost bins; sort material; load and unload equipment; maintain equipment inventory
- Must have effective communication skills in order to: understand and follow written and verbal work instructions and safety standards, and complete all paperwork associated with equipment transportation, customer interactions, and deliveries.
- Perform all job duties in a friendly, courteous manner and adhere to all safety requirements.
- Respond to customers promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work alone and with a team in a collaborative environment; Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
- Must be able to handle high stress situations.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education And Experience
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent (required)
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
- Prior event management experience or sustainability industry knowledge is not required. Interest and willingness to learn about the recycling and sustainability industries is preferred.
- Occasionally lift, move, or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- May be required to work outside in all weather conditions including, but not limited to: extreme heat, humidity, extreme cold, snow and rain.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
