Jobs & Internships in Recycling

NCRA is happy to post job openings in the field of recycling. If you or your organization would like to post a job here, please send a 100 word job description to us at ncra@ncrarecycles.org.

Looking for a way to help out NCRA's mission? Check out our volunteer page.

Current Openings

Environmental Outreach Manager (1 Position) [posted 12/19/2008]
GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
 
GreenWaste is currently seeking highly motivated, professional, self-directed and enthusiastic candidate to fill the Environmental Outreach Manager position under our collection contract with the City of Palo Alto. Candidates must have experience managing a comprehensive public outreach and education program and posses a strong desire to generate and sustain the highest possible level of diversion by building and expanding waste prevention, reuse and recycling programs. Ideal candidates will have a special interest in zero waste, experience with public outreach and educational programs within the solid waste industry, and will be able to identify opportunities for increased participation in waste reduction programs within the commercial and residential sectors.
 
Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience ($70,000-80,000 annually based on full-time employment) and includes a comprehensive benefit package. These positions are non-exempt salaried positions based on a Monday - Friday daytime schedule. Some early morning, evening, weekend and holiday work will be required. Job related travel is required and a company vehicle will be provided.
 
These positions are open until filled.  Applications received by January 16, 2009 will be prioritized for review. For the full position description and application instructions, please visit www.greenwaste.com <http://www.greenwaste.com> .

San Jose Environmental Services Specialist [posted 12/11/2008]
City of San Jose

The City of San Jose’s Environmental Services Department is updating its candidate pool for any upcoming vacancies in its Assistant/Associate/Environmental Services Specialist positions.  The on-line application due date is midnight Sunday December 20, 2008.   Salary is to $94 k per year.  
 
Online application is at:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/cityjobs/

Click on: “Prospective Employees”
Scroll to: Environmental Services Specialist (Job ID #1749)

The mission of the Environmental Services Department (ESD) is to work with the community to conserve natural resources and safeguard the environment for future generations. The department provides services for wastewater management, garbage and recycling, drinking and recycled water, and watershed protection. Over the next several years, ESD will play a leadership role in helping San Jose achieve its Green Vision goals to protect our environment for the future.

ESD is comprised of a staff of more than 450, boasting a diverse set of skills and specialties among our team - treatment plant operators, administrative professionals, biologists, chemists, inspectors, environmental program specialists, accountants, engineers, maintenance personnel, and more. The department and its personnel demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, environmental protection, and building good partnerships. Refer to ESD's website for more information: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/.
 
Thanks for your consideration!

Administrative Analyst/Commercial Recycling Coordinator [posted 12/11/2008]
City of Sunnyvale

Salary: $61,890 - $78,990 annually

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking an Administrative Analyst/Commercial Recycling Coordinator, who would track, report and promote the City’s source reduction and recycling programs and household hazardous waste services. 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 7% City-paid Employees PERS contribution and the 2.7% at 55 retirement plan. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens December 8, 2008 and final filing date is January 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.jobs.inSunnyvale.com
 

Wanted  - NCRA News Editor [posted 12/2/2008]

NCRA is seeking an editor for the NCRA News publication starting in mid-January (for February edition). The News is a monthly newsletter that contains articles related to the reuse, recycling and composting industries. Each edition typically includes current news, submissions by members, articles of interest, a calendar of upcoming industry conferences and activities, the agenda and meeting details, the minutes from the previous meeting and a legislative report. The main responsibilities of the editor are noted below. The design and production portion of the NCRA News is handled by a separate NCRA staff person.

Additional responsibilities and/or compensation may be available. Please submit qualifications, a letter of interest, and any questions to Janice Sitton, current NCRA News editor, at Janice.sitton@yahoo.com by December 15, 2008.

Basic Responsibilities of Editor

• Ensure NCRA News is distributed to members a minimum of 10 days prior to each monthly meeting. At a minimum, the NCRANews must include the agenda and meeting details for that month’s board meeting
• Solicit content from members and other industry contacts and/or contribute content as needed
• Send reminders to NCRA president, secretary, meeting and tours contact and regular contributors to ensure timely submissions and publication
• Upon receipt of draft minutes from NCRA secretary, circulate monthly meeting minutes to board members, receive track changes, and compile a final version of the minutes for publication
• Edit submissions for publication, sent back to contributors for fact checking, and submit for production in time to ensure distribution to members by publication date below
• Create outline of components for each month’s publication in Word for production staff
• Upload all submission files for production to Yahoo groups
• Check online and PDF versions of production draft for needed corrections/edits prior to distribution
• Work with production staff as needed to ensure timely distribution of the publication (production cycle typically takes a minimum of one week and weekend just prior to publication date)

Basic Requirements

• Must be self-starter who can work independently and without supervision
• Ability to work an average 10+ hours within a one to two week timeframe each month as indicated in publication schedule below, including some holiday weekends (currently, publication staff requires at least one week and one weekend to produce each edition)
• Editor must provide own work space, computer, phone, internet service, etc.
• Must be proficient in Word and Excel and have ability to view PDFs
• Must have access to the internet
• Must be detail oriented
• Needs basic knowledge of recycling and related industry information and jargon
• Work under a tight deadline to ensure sufficient time for production work and distribution to members
• Also desired – a high level of interest in and enthusiasm for zero waste and related issues (EPR, reduce/reuse/recycling, waste prevention, etc.)

Publication Schedule for 2009

Senior Program Specialist for P2/Zero Waste [posted 12/2/2008]
Ecology Action - Santa Cruz, CA

Status: (Full-time, NONEXEMPT per FLSA Standards)
Reports to: Program Manager                
Direct Reports: none currently
Start Date: January 2009

About Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz
Founded on Earth Day in 1970, Ecology Action Inc. (EA) is a private nonprofit working jointly with private businesses and the public sector to reduce waste, conserve material resources and prevent pollution. EA designs and implements public education and technical assistance programs which promote opportunities for individuals, businesses, and community agencies to save money, create jobs, and contribute to a sustainable local economy. Learn more about Ecology Action and our current projects at www.ecoact.org.
 
General Job Description
Ecology Action seeks a collaborative, talented, energetic, flexible, organized and self-directed individual to fill a full-time Senior Program Specialist position.
 
The selected candidate will lead a team on a project developed in partnership with a coalition of local public agencies: “Monterey Bay Area Regional Multifamily Recycling Project.” Please see full project detail by referring to the Multi-Family Grant Proposal. Contact Ecology Action for the full job description and requirements.
 
Applicants:  To apply, email cover letter and resume to Caroline Hawkins at jobs@ecoact.org. Interviews will be held from January 12 through 16. Priority will be given to applicants who submit cover letters and resumes by January 8.

Program Specialist for P2/ Zero Waste [posted 12/2/2008]
Ecology Action - Santa Cruz, CA

Status: (Full-time, NONEXEMPT per FLSA Standards)
Reports to: Program Manager              
Direct Reports: none currently
Start date for the position is January 2008.
 
About Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz
Founded on Earth Day in 1970, Ecology Action Inc. (EA) is a private nonprofit working jointly with private businesses and the public sector to reduce waste, conserve material resources and prevent pollution. EA designs and implements public education and technical assistance programs which promote opportunities for individuals, businesses, and community agencies to save money, create jobs, and contribute to a sustainable local economy. Learn more about Ecology Action and our current projects at www.ecoact.org.

General Job Description
Ecology Action, a non-profit organization, seeks a collaborative, talented, energetic, flexible, organized and self-directed individual to fill a full-time Program Specialist position.
 
The selected candidate will work in a team on a project developed in partnership with Ecology Action and a coalition of local public agencies: “Monterey Bay Area Regional Multifamily Recycling Project.” Please see full project detail by referring to the Multi Family Grant Proposal. (Attached to this email)
 
Project Summary and Primary Responsibilities
- Establish and/or improve  comprehensive waste reduction beverage container and other recyclable  collection programs at multifamily housing facilities and student housing  (USCS & CSUMB) in Monterey Bay Area (Monterey, Santa Cruz and  San Benito  Counties)
- Implement and administer  collection and recycling operations
- Provide  program outreach and promotion to target low-income multifamily housing  facilities-Conduct  initial and follow up waste assessments at each site  
Implement comprehensive beverage  container and other recyclable collection programs at  sites
- Conduct  door to door ed, kick off fiestas and waste reduction outreach workshops for  multifamily tenants and staff
- Develop  and distribute a Multifamily Recycling Resource Kit for agencies and  multifamily facilities managers
- Develop  policy and/or contract language for housing lease agreements addressing  recycling and bin ownership
- Experience recruiting local  agencies to adopt new waste reduction policies
- Experience with AB939 reporting,  waste reduction and diversion data analysis, and opportunity  identification.
Contact Ecology Action for the full job description and requirements.
 
Applicants:  To apply, email cover letter and resume to Caroline Hawkins at jobs@ecoact.org. Interviews will be held from January 12 through the 16. The application closing date is January 8.

Student Internship [posted 11/7/2008]
City of San Ramon Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis

The City of San Ramon seeks a graduate or exceptional undergraduate
student intern for fall semester. The intern will help the city begin
the process of tackling global warming emissions.
San Ramon has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by joining
the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP), a program of the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The
intern wit I work in City's Public Services Department to begin the CCP
process of developing a strategic local plan to reduce emissions.
To help San Ramon develop a local climate protection plan, the intern
will:

* Assist San Ramon in completing an inventory of green house gas (GHG)
emissions generated by City facilities, vehicles, and operations. The
intern will work with multiple City departments to collect information
and use GHG software to compile the emissions data and to forecast
future emissions.
* Help the City to begin designing its Local Action Plan to reduce GHG
emissions. This will involve aspects of energy efficiency, water
conservation, solid waste management, land use planning, and
transportation. It will include evaluation of current recycling program
for City facilities.
The City of San Ramon seeks students with:
* Prior experience working for and knowledge of government, particularly

local/city government;
* Experience with issues surrounding energy use, transportation,
utilities, and/or solid waste;
* Assertive personality, persistence, and strong people skills critical
for working with a variety of city
departments and personalities;
* Basic computer and data manipulation skills.
* General understanding of the causes, science, and impacts of global
warming/climate change;

Deadline: This position is open until filled.
Compensation: Based upon experience/qualifications.
Hours: Flexible part-time hours. Approximately 20 hours per week for
three months.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

David Krueger
Public Services Dept.
dkrueger@sanramon.ca.gov
(925) 973-2824

Solid Waste and Recycling Manager [posted 10/16/2008]
City of Berkeley

The City of Berkeley, located in northern California, is seeking a hands-on, proactive solid waste management professional to serve as the new Solid Waste and Recycling Manager. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Manager will have oversight management responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the Solid Waste Management Division.  The Division has 110 employees with an operational budget of approximately $24 million.  Berkeley offers a comprehensive solid waste management program that emphasizes waste reduction through the promotion of recycling, the expansion of the market for recycled material, the stimulation of community interest in recycling activities, and the collection and disposal of both residential and commercial solid waste.
 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science, engineering, business administration or a closely related field is required. Five (5) years of combined contract and program administration experience, of which, three (3) years of experience must be in the field of solid waste management, coupled with two (2) years of experience managing a sizable waste collection and/or recycling program is also required. Salary Range: $104,616 to $126,444. Filing Deadline: 11/21/08. EOE
 
To apply, please contact James Lincoln, President - Lincoln and Associates, at (323) 937-6838 and/or james@lincolnrecruiting.com. EOE

Recycling Projects Supervisor [posted 10/12/2008]
San Francisco Conservation Corps

The San Francisco Conservation Corps is seeking a motivated RECYCLING PROJECTS SUPERVISOR to join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing job training and educational opportunities to young adult Corpsmembers (trainees) approximately ages 18-26 through community improvement work projects.

The Recycling Projects Supervisor has the unique opportunity to serve as a positive role model, instructor, and work task monitor to a crew of approximately 10 Corpsmembers.

Projects may include sorting recycling at our sorting facility in the Presidio, recycling education and outreach, and recycling for special events. Responsibilities include overseeing and implementing scopes of work, ensuring safety, quality and timeliness of completion while challenging our Corpsmembers to develop basic job skills such as following instructions, goal setting, teamwork, and professionalism.

The SFCC offers a competitive salary and provides a great opportunity to work in a challenging environment. Our Staff members truly make a difference in the lives of young adults! The salary range is $34,700 - $41,500 (DOE) with excellent benefits including medical and dental.

Please refer to the complete job description on the SFCC's Web site for more detailed information (http://www.sfcc.org/staff_fps.html ) - all job openings are listed under the Join the Corps/Staff Openings section.

Recycling Program Coordinator [posted 10/03/2008]
Waste Management

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Recycling Program Coordinator is responsible for outreach to small businesses, multi-family units and schools to develop and promote recycling programs. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the creation of electronic presentations and printed materials. Some projects will require working with city environmental staff to promote recycling initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work with schools, small businesses and multi-family units to develop and promote recycling programs.
· Work on-site at schools to assist students and/or other staff to separate waste into appropriate containers.
· Conduct site surveys at schools to determine trash and recycling service levels; make appropriate recommendations regarding size and location of bins.
· Work with existing education materials and develop presentation materials for schools, teachers, etc.
· Presentations to teachers, classes, assemblies, custodial staff, cafeteria workers, etc.
· Operate Cycler robot; coordinating a shared schedule with other WM jurisdictions.
· Develop incentive programs/contests to be used in the schools with students and/or staff.
· Respond to inquiries/telephone calls from schools, teachers, students or parents regarding recycling.
· Work with WM personnel to ensure service is provided as required.
· Develop plan for, and conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of recycling programs.
· Work with other agencies, as needed, to develop recycling programs & presentations.
· Assist with public events promoting recycling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrated computer proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
· Must have reliable transportation.
· Valid California Drivers License.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Oral presentation experience.
· Able to consistently lift 50 pounds.
· Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
· High School Diploma or equivalency

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Valid California driver's license required.
http://www.wm.com/wm/careers/overview.asp

Volunteer & Help CUESA be Waste Wise
 
  
The Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture is proud to launch it's new Waste Wise Farmers Market. In an effort to green the market, we're introducing custom-made Waste Wise stations and informational displays around the market. To ensure every can, plate, fork, and crumb makes it to the right place, we'll need a team of volunteer monitors each week.
  
As a Waste Wise station monitor, not only will you help divert tons of waste from a landfill, you'll also help educate thousands of shoppers about being waste wise.
  
We need volunteers every Tuesday from 9:30am - 2pm beginning April 15, and every Saturday from 7:30am - 2pm beginning April 19th. This opportunity is perfect for both individuals and groups of all ages. Each day will begin with a half hour training and refreshments. Gloves, aprons and PikStiks will be provided.
  
For more information, please call Ashleigh Collier, volunteer coordinator at 415-291-3276, x. 105 or email ashleigh@cuesa.org

Also check out the CRRA website for more job listings at: http://www.crra.com/jobsrfp/index.html