PaintCare Program Coordinator for California

American Coatings Association; California (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a PaintCare Program Coordinator based in California for a full-time remote role. The ideal candidate will oversee paint recycling initiatives, engage the public in sustainability efforts, and manage logistics for drop-off sites while traveling extensively across the state. This role offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Travel expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with product stewardship programs and hazardous waste services is preferred.
• Comfortable working independently from home and traveling throughout California.

Responsibilities

• Administer the paint stewardship program in California.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage public recycling events.
• Maintain databases and report program activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Self-motivation

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of hazardous waste programs

Experience with product stewardship

Job description

PaintCare Program Coordinator for California

Summary

PaintCare seeks a qualified candidate to assist with administering the paint stewardship program in California. This position is remote, located in California, and requires travel around the state to coordinate the activities of the PaintCare program.

About PaintCare
PaintCare is committed to making it easy and convenient for households, businesses, and institutions to recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint in states with paint stewardship laws. A nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. PaintCare has managed more than 70 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish in 10 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing large volume pickup requests from painting contractors, businesses, and other organizations.
  
• Plan and facilitate PaintCare-hosted collection and paint giveaway events as needed.
• Be a highly visible resource in the state for connecting the public with paint reuse and recycling opportunities. This may include participating in community events such as Earth Day.
• Make presentations to small and large groups (e.g., home shows, conferences, trade associations).
• Coordinate registrations for staff and attend local, state, and national stakeholder meetings and conferences.
• Maintain a computer database of drop-off site information and generate reports as needed.
• Review and approve invoices for paint collection supplies, transportation, and processing services.
• Work with vendors to track and manage service issues, reusable bins, and temporary HHW events.
• Provide coverage to vacant territories as needed.
• Report to program manager.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with and/or knowledge of product stewardship programs, laws, and organizations.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of hazardous waste programs, services, and handling. Or local government HHW collection program and services.
• Familiarity with paint products and their applications.
• Familiarity and comfort with paint users, particularly trade painters, contractors, paint retailers, and property managers.
• Experience with public speaking, training, and/or making presentations.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently from home.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state to visit drop-off sites as needed, attend outreach events and conferences. Occasional travel to Washington D.C. and other locations in the U.S. for training, conferences, or meetings is required.
• Ability to receive and store bulk orders of point-of-sale materials, conference supplies, a booth kit, and other outreach materials for distribution to sites or use at conferences and events.
• Proficiency with computers and typical office software.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Location and Travel

This position is located in California. The employee will work remotely from home. Travel throughout California will be required to visit drop-off sites and meet with local stakeholders. Overnight travel time will vary and may exceed 25% of the time.

Employment, Salary, and Benefits

This is a full-time, regular position. Salary is dependent on experience, but on estimate can range from $65,000 to $80,000. PaintCare, through the ACA, provides generous compensation, benefits [401(k), vacation days, medical, dental, and life insurance], and reimbursement for travel expenses.

Diversity & Inclusion

PaintCare is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Apply

To apply for this position, please visit https://american-coatings-association.breezy.hr/. Please submit a resume and cover letter stating your motivations for applying and your salary requirements. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.