Sustainability Outreach Coordinator

Waste Connections is currently hiring for a Sustainability Outreach Coordinator to join their team Off-site at LGA Airport!

The Sustainability Outreach Coordinator supports the community through waste reduction education and outreach programs including: business and food waste, construction and demolition, single and multi-family residence outreach, schools, and community events.

Job Description:

The Sustainability Coordinator will focus on some of the large projects mentioned above, as well as day-to-day tasks such as answering questions regarding the how-tos of recycling, giving classroom presentations to elementary through college education levels, leading and coordinating El Dorado Disposal site tours, and other work as assigned. This program meets contractual obligations with the local community, and is an important part of how Waste Connections connects with our local counties and towns. This position will operate independently and in the field for many of the outreach activities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for working with local recycling and waste reduction resources.
• Experience with event planning and implementation.
• Intermediate skills in word processing and graphics software including: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to conduct complex interpersonal interactions with others, trouble-shoot, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure and with self-motivation.
• Must have efficient and organized work habits, and be flexible to handle needs as they arise.
• The successful individual for this role will be able to change direction quickly, work on multiple deadlines simultaneously and prioritize amongst many different projects, both on a daily basis and projects with long term completion goals.
• Experience giving presentations to large and small groups.
• Demonstrated experience working through projects with little supervision from start to finish.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends attending community meetings and events
• Salary between $50,000 to $55,000

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, and a 401K with a company match.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.