What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zero Waste Coordinator position at The George Washington University?
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary :
The Office of Sustainability is committed to building a healthy, efficient, and inclusive university community. Housed within the University Resilience team inside the Division of Safety and Operations, the Office of Sustainability engaged university partners and community members in pursuit of a greener institution, improving the social and environmental impact of the business practices of the university.
Reporting to the Director, Office of Sustainability, the Zero Waste Coordinator oversees the strategies and practices that will enable the university to achieve its landfill diversion ambitions. This includes leading a team and projects that contribute to conscious procurement, responsible resource use, materials reuse and recycling, repair and repurposing activities, composting, and other related measures. Along with the Director and other sustainability team members, this position works closely with partners across the university and in the community.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Setting goals and priorities in support of the university’s zero waste commitment and developing and implementing supporting strategies.
- Managing and assigning tasks to a zero-waste team, which may include full-time staff, part-time staff, student employees, and contractors.
- Overseeing the efficient management of all waste streams and waste-related vendor contracts, including municipal solid waste, single-stream recycling, electronics recycling, organics composting, cardboard textile and furniture donations, secure document shredding, and scrap metal recycling.
- Providing guidance, direction, and training to collaborators involved in zero waste actions across the Division of Safety and Operations and across the university.
- Continuously analyzing waste collection data to drive decision-making processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for operational improvements and contract adjustments as needed.
- Leading stakeholder meetings to track progress and address issues and collaborate with custodial, grounds, dining, transportation, and contractor colleagues as needed to accomplish zero waste goals.
- Overseeing waste infrastructure maintenance and ensuring compliance with GW design standards and specifications.
- Serving as a technical resource when issues arise regarding waste reduction, collection, and disposal across all divisions at the university.
- Ensuring the university’s compliance with local waste management regulations and providing timely registration and accurate reporting of solid waste diversion data to relevant District of Columbia agencies.
- Recruiting appropriate resources to fund, staff, and otherwise enable zero waste strategy implementation from appropriate university leaders, while maintaining sensitivity to competing priorities and the need to center issues of environmental justice and social equity.
- Assessing the feasibility and modeling the economics of proposed projects with a mindset of cost-effectiveness and resource stewardship.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications :
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Hiring Range
59,902.78 - $77,873.62
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
https : / / hr.gwu.edu / benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location :
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College / School / Department :
Division of Safety and Operation
Family
Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family
Sustainability
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 2
Full-Time / Part-Time :
Full-Time
Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :
Monday - Friday 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework :
Required Background Check :
Criminal History Screening, Education / Degree / Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
Posting Number : S013583
Job Open Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
Job Close Date :
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until :
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement :
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Salary : $59,903 - $77,874
