Field-Based Environmental Outreach Specialist

Greenwaste Recovery Llc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

GreenWaste seeks an Environmental Outreach Coordinator in Santa Clara, CA, focusing on field audits, community education, and program implementation to advance waste diversion goals. Up to 60% travel for inspections and outreach across jurisdictions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, communications, or related field or 3+ years of relevant experience; valid CA driver’s license; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in environmental outreach, waste/recycling programs, or related field.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel between facilities and jurisdictions.
• English proficiency; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person field audits of residential and commercial waste/recycling/organics containers.
• Carry out outreach and education activities under contract requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for community outreach events and represent GreenWaste.

Skills

Field inspections

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education outreach

Organizational skills

Independent work

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Graphic design (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, communications, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GreenWaste seeks an Environmental Outreach Coordinator in Santa Clara, CA, focusing on field audits, community education, and program implementation to advance waste diversion goals. Up to 60% travel for inspections and outreach across jurisdictions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, communications, or related field or 3+ years of relevant experience; valid CA driver’s license; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive benefits offered.