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.

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Current Openings


Recycling Outreach and Sustainability Manager [posted 7/1/2008]
SBWMA

(Position Open Until Filled)
Position Description
The ideal candidate will be an experienced program manager who has had responsibility for solid waste management and sustainability programs within an organization. He/she will bring credibility, knowledge and experience within the sustainability field. The Recycling Outreach and Sustainability Manager (ROSM) will need to be a strategic, innovative and entrepreneurial thinker with strong leadership, interpersonal and engagement skills. This is a rare opportunity and affords the future ROSM a professional avenue to make a positive impact, not only for the SBWMA’s member agencies, but also on a state-wide scale. This position reports to the SBWMA’s Executive Director.

Experience
Eight (8) years of professional recycling, outreach and sustainability program experience including five (5) years in planning, developing, implementing, and managing sizable programs.
Salary
Starting annual salary range is $93,000 - $108,000.

Where apply:
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via email to:
Kevin McCarthy, Executive Director
610 Elm Street, Suite 202
San Carlos, CA 094070
kmccarthy@rethinkwaste.org

Recycling Coordinator [posted 7/1/2008]
SBWMA

(Position Open Until Filled)
Position Description
The SBWMA is recruiting for an enthusiastic, hard working person to support various waste reduction, recycling, outreach and sustainability programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, and effectively communicate with a variety of individuals and groups. The incumbent will be able to handle multiple projects and work well in a deadline driven culture. This position will report to the newly created position of Recycling Outreach and Sustainability Manager (ROSM).
Experience
Seven (7) years of professional recycling, outreach and/or sustainability program experience with communications and outreach experience a plus.
Salary
Starting annual salary range is $81,000 - $96,000.

Where apply:
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via email to:
Kevin McCarthy, Executive Director
610 Elm Street, Suite 202
San Carlos, CA 094070
kmccarthy@rethinkwaste.org

Environmental Manager
Allied Waste - Stockton, CA

The Environmental Manager prepares and manages spending from Landfill engineering budgets, oversees consultants and contractors during site development and permitting, and ensures landfills maintain compliance with all applicable regulations.

Interested candidates can read more by clicking here
 

Allied Waste is a dynamic company that offers a competitive salary and benefits package including major medical coverage, supplemental insurance programs, retirement benefits, and paid vacation and holidays.

UCSF Recycling Assistant Position  [posted 6/20/2008]   
UCSF

Open Until Filled
To apply on-line:   http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/www/jobseekers/

Req Number27304
Job TitleRecycling Assistant
Job Code and Payroll Title8213: BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
Note: Position Title shows as Building Maintenance Worker on the posting as this is the payroll scale, but this is for the Recycling Assistant position.

OrganizationUCSF  Campus
LocationParnassus Avenue, San Francisco
Department NameCapital Programs and Facilities Management
Work DaysM-F, 8-5
ShiftDays
Shift Length8 Hours
Pay Rate$15.27 - $20.34 Hourly + Outstanding Benefits
Job SummaryThe UCSF Capital Programs & Facilities Management Department designs, builds, operates and maintains UCSF facilities in support of its research, teaching, health care and community service missions. The department has approximately 300 employees and spends over $79 million annually in operating funds and more than $250 million annually capital funds.

Under the direction of the Recycling Coordinators, the incumbent will monitor waste stream daily at all UCSF campus buildings and loading docks; ensure abandoned materials are properly discarded; collect and transport scrap metal, pallets, re-usables to staging area; deliver containers and signage to clients, providing appropriate verbal and written instructions; provide customer service, custodial recycling educational assigned. trainings, and conduct site visits to establish or improve recycling at all campus locations; and perform other duties as

Required Qualifications High school graduation and one (1) year experience as a building maintenance worker or an equivalent combination of education and experience; ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one (1) year experience working with a recycling program; ability to educate and communicate the importance of recycling and other environmental concerns to staff, faculty, and students; professional attitude, good verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of MS Word and Excel; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently; lift 50 pounds; bend, stoop and walk for extended periods of time; and work in inclement weather conditions; possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Note: Physical, fingerprinting and background check required.

Preferred QualificationsUniversity and/or Medical Center experience; Bilingual Spanish.
License/CertificationValid California Driver’s License.
Position TypeFull Time
Percentage100%

To apply on-line:   http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/www/jobseekers/

Recycleworks Program Coordinator (Extra-Help) [posted 6/20/2008]
San Mateo County

Application Filing Deadline: July 10, 2008

Salary: $29.39-36.74 per hour

San Mateo County is accepting applications for RecyleWorks Programs Coordinator. This is a professional level position under the RecycleWorks program of the Public Works Department. Under direction, this position is responsible for carrying out a variety of resource conservation projects and activities. Specific consideration will be given to those candidates with experience in the areas of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts, water conservation, and energy project management.

This position is extra-help and offers limited benefits. Depending on available funds, this position may become permanent upon satisfactory performance in the first six months of employment. For more information and to apply, visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hr/jobs. Online applications only.

Environmental Associate [posted 6/20/2008]
San Francisco Department of the Environment

School Education Associate

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt

Filing deadline: 5pm Friday, July 11, 2008

Salary: $ 17.2125 per hour

Date Issued: 6/17/08

Job tentatively slated to start late August 2008

FULL-TIME POSITION

Program Background:

The mission of the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) is to improve, enhance, and preserve the environment, and to promote San Francisco’s long-term environmental sustainability. SF Environment includes Recycling, Toxics Reduction, Environmental Justice, Clean Air Transportation, Climate Change, Energy, Green Building, Urban Forest and Public Information Programs.

For more information on the School Program, visit http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus/school/

Position Description: The Associate will assist Program Managers and professional staff in performing professional level work such as the following:

• Assess and implement school composting and recycling programs
• Present dynamic classroom and assembly presentations to public and private schools in S.F.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling school field trips
• Assist in coordinating and implementing teachers’ environmental workshops
• Assist with writing and updating directories, websites, curriculum, and other department publications
• Assist in coordinating special events and presentations
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Follow City Department procedures, such as conserving and following the 4 R’s in the office
• Perform administrative support and other duties and tasks as required by the Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field from a recognized college or university;
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills for both children and adults
• Knowledge of environmental principles and issues;
• Excellent researching, organizational and project management skills;
• Responsible, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team;
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet proficiency; and
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with San Francisco
• Theatrical experience
• Fluency in a second language used commonly in San Francisco.

Appointment Type:

Notes:

This is a one-year position.  A second year may be possible contingent upon City budget conditions and demonstrated competence and professionalism in the first year of employment.  Participation in this program does not guarantee a second year of employment nor any future employment with S.F. Environment or the City and County of San Francisco.

(2)   This applicant pool will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur for this job in the next six months.

Application Procedure:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.

• Click and select the desired job announcement
• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow instructions given on the screen

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Claudia Molina at 415-355-3748, or via email at claudia.Molina@sfgov.org

Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Applications for this recruitment process will be accepted from Tuesday, June 17, 2008 until Friday, July 11, 2008.

Environmental Intern [posted 6/20/2008]
San Francisco Department of the Environment

Outreach—School Program
Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt
Filing deadline: 5pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Start date:  Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (tentative)
Salary: $15.73 per hour

Duration: 10 months—no more than 1040 hours total with mandatory, unpaid break: 12/17/08-1/2/09

Date Issued:June 17, 2008.

Program Background: The mission of the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) is to improve, enhance, and preserve the environment, and to promote San Francisco’s long-term environmental well being. SF Environment includes Recycling, Toxics Reduction, Environmental Justice, Clean Air Transportation, Climate Change, Energy, Green Building and Public Information Programs.

For more information on the School Program, visit http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus/school/

Position Description: The Environmental Intern will assist School Program Managers and professional staff in performing professional level work such as the following:

• Make classroom presentations to public and private schools in S.F
• Assist with giving assemblies to public and private schools in S.F
• Wear a mascot costume as needed during assemblies
• Perform administrative support and other duties and tasks as required by the School Program
• Maintain resource library and school database
• Respond to school inquiries
• Assist with updating directories, website, and other program publications
• Assist in coordinating special events and presentations
• Follow City Department procedures, such as conserving and following the 4 R’s in the office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and youth;
• Excellent speaking, writing, researching, and organizational skills;
• Be available to work a 32-hour week, Monday-Thursday with occasional flexibility in hours/days.
• Be available to occasionally work early mornings (starting around 7:30am)
• Knowledge of environmental principles and issues;
• Responsible, motivated, professional and able to work independently and in a team;
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet proficiency; and
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experienced public speaker or have theatrical experience
• Familiarity with San Francisco; and
• Fluency in a second language used commonly in San Francisco.

Notes:

This is a part-time position without benefits. 

This applicant pool will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur for this job in the next six months.

Appointment Type:

Temporary Exempt. Appointee serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer for a maximum duration of no more than ten months (up until June 30th, 2009) or a total of 1040 hours.

NOTE:  This job takes a mandatory, unpaid break from December 17, 2008—January 2, 2009

Application Procedure:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.

Click and select the desired job announcement

• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow instructions given on the screen

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Claudia Molina at 415-355-3748, or via email at Claudia.Molina@sfgov.org.

Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Applications for this recruitment process will be accepted from Tuesday, June 17 2008 through Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

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