Environmental Center Assistant - Waste & Education

Carver County, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver County Environmental Center seeks an Assistant Environmentalist to provide technical assistance and customer service to visitors and program participants, focusing on solid waste and hazardous waste initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating the Environmental Center, supporting education programs, managing waste streams, aiding organics diversion, and assisting with household hazardous waste and regulatory activities across county programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in solid waste management, environmental science, or related field.
• Ability to work with County staff and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating the Environmental Center and participate in education programs.
• Support management of residential and commercial organics diversion and waste streams.
• Assist with household hazardous waste and special waste collection programs.
• Support staff with regulatory programs including inspections and recycling site activities.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Regulatory program support

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in solid waste management or environmental science

Job description

Carver County Environmental Center seeks an Assistant Environmentalist to provide technical assistance and customer service to visitors and program participants, focusing on solid waste and hazardous waste initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating the Environmental Center, supporting education programs, managing waste streams, aiding organics diversion, and assisting with household hazardous waste and regulatory activities across county programs.