Community & Events Outreach Coordinator

Chittenden Solid Waste District; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chittenden Solid Waste District in Williston, VT seeks an Outreach Specialist to educate residents, landlords, event planners, and businesses about waste reduction and material diversion. Experience delivering educational programming and public presentations is highly preferred.

You will develop and present programs, coordinate volunteers, partner with community groups, and monitor district outreach initiatives, reporting results and promoting CSWD policies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational programming, training, or public presentations.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational programming and outreach.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of solid waste issues and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, districts, haulers, businesses, and organizations.
• Develop and present education programs to event organizers, landlords, residents, and businesses, including tours of CSWD facilities.
• Inform and educate businesses and the general public to influence behavior.
• Oversee the Waste Warrior volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and scheduling.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Planning & organizational skills

Public speaking / presentations

Education program development

Office software (word processing, sp

Social media experience

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Database software

Presentation software

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Provides outreach and education to Chittenden County residents, institutions, businesses, landlords/property management, towns and event planners for the purpose of decreasing waste generation and increasing diversion of material from disposal. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, promoting, and maintaining waste reduction programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and regional officials, other solid waste districts, solid waste haulers, businesses, institutions, and organizations.
• Develop and present education programs to event organizers, venue owners, landlords, residents, non-profits and business owners, including tours of CSWD facilities.
• Inform and educate businesses, institutions, and the general public in order to influence behavior.
• Ability to work independently and be self-managing.
• Assist other Outreach staff with classes, events, and tours when needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides information to businesses, institutions, landlords, event planners, event vendors, and residents on solid waste management options in person and via CSWD facility tours, presentations, and workshops, phone, e-mail, mail, social and other media.
• Plans, implements, promotes, and evaluates residential and community waste reduction programs and assists with the planning, implementation, and promotion of other waste reduction programs. Educates residents, landlords, event organizers, municipalities, and community groups on all relevant CSWD Ordinance and solid waste related State law requirements.
• Oversees the Waste Warrior volunteer program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision to support event waste management.
• Partners with community organizations to execute waste reduction projects.
• Identifies residential facilities and complexes and public venues not currently meeting recycling, organics Management Or Other Diversion Requirements, And Those With Programs needing improvement. Assistance may include workshops, presentations, waste assessments, technical assistance, and infrastructure improvements.
• Monitors exterior recycling and food scrap collection infrastructure provided by haulers to ensure that service and labeling meets CSWD requirements.
• Educates event planners, venue owners, and event vendors on all relevant CSWD Ordinance and solid waste related State law requirements. Assists with the preparation and staffing of CSWD booths at special events.
• Fulfills the relevant requirements of CSWDs Solid Waste Implementation Plan.
• Works with Compliance Department staff to assess, initiate, and track enforcement investigation, action, and outcomes involving residents, multi-residential housing facilities, and institutions in violation of the Solid Waste Management Ordinance.
• Collaborates with Business Outreach Coordinator, School Outreach Coordinator, and Compliance to coordinate and deliver District outreach initiatives. Represents CSWD on local and state committees and to other organizations.
• Prepares reports and other documents as necessary; appears before the Board of Commissioners and committees as required.
• Assists with the implementation, tracking, and reporting of grant-funded outreach projects and initiatives.
• Researches and develops waste reduction strategies.
• Maintains data on outreach programs and events, generates reports as needed.
• Answers phones at least four hours per week, more when coverage is needed.
• Writes blog posts to showcase community waste reduction successes.
• Adheres to District safety programs and policies.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.
• Errors could result in monetary loss to the District, confusion and de ay, adverse public relations, a decreased level of services, or legal repercussions.

COMPETENCY

Someone in this role must be able to:

• Resolves complaints utilizing diplomacy, discretion, persuasiveness, and resourcefulness; working with a wide range of age groups and personalities all while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
• High level of oral and written communication skills and aptitude at presenting to a wide range of audiences.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programming, training, or public presentations.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Social media experience a plus.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Knowledge of solid waste issues and industry. Familiarity with local, regional, and state regulations pertaining to solid and hazardous waste.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and accurately.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a valid drivers license and access to vehicle.

Adhere to District personnel policie