PaintCare Program Coordinator for New York

American Coatings Association; New York (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PaintCare seeks a Program Coordinator for New York to administer the paint stewardship program across western and central NY. The role is remote, with required travel within New York State to coordinate activities and conduct in-field work.

The candidate will oversee operations, engage retailers and local partners, manage site onboarding and reporting, and support public outreach and events. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with product stewardship programs, laws, and organizations.
• Experience with hazardous waste programs and local government HHW programs.
• Familiarity with paint products and their applications.
• Familiarity with paint users: contractors, retailers, property managers.
• Experience with retail operations and communications (big box, chains, independents).
• Experience with public speaking, training, or presentations.
• Ability to work independently from home.
• Willingness to travel within NY; some travel to DC or other locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PaintCare operations in western and central New York.
• Conduct regular in-person visits to retailers and HHW programs.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure drop-off sites comply with contracts and guidelines; educate retailers.
• Identify potential drop-off sites for recruitment and partnerships.
• Oversee onboarding of new sites, including contracting and on-site training.
• Coordinate for underserved areas and events to meet program goals.
• Process large-volume pickup requests from contractors and businesses.
• Order and deliver signage and outreach materials to sites and events.
• Serve as a point of contact for public access to paint reuse and recycling.
• Represent the program at community events, Earth Day, shows, and conferences.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and contribute to communications strategy.

Skills

Product stewardship knowledge

Hazardous waste programs

Paint products knowledge

Retail operations & communications

Public speaking & presentations

Self-motivation / independent work

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Computer skills

Job description

PaintCare Program Coordinator for New York

Summary

PaintCare seeks a qualified candidate to assist with administering the paint stewardship program in New York. This position is remote, and the candidate must be located in New York State, preferably in western or central New York. This position requires a significant amount of travel to conduct in-field work 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 90 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish in 12 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing PaintCare operations within an assigned region consisting primarily of western and central New York.
• Conduct regular in-person visits to paint retailers and reuse stores, local government household hazardous waste (HHW) programs, and solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, landfills, and recycling centers.
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing relationships and regularly contacting participating paint retail stores, local government partners, and other program stakeholders to troubleshoot and ensure satisfaction with the PaintCare program.
• Ensure drop‑off sites are operating in compliance with applicable contracts and site guidelines. Educate paint retailers on their obligations under the paint stewardship law.
• Identify potential paint drop‑off sites for recruitment. Explain how to become a PaintCare drop‑off site and evaluate suitability for partnering with PaintCare.

• Set up new paint drop‑off sites by overseeing the onboarding process, which includes contracting, providing on‑site training, and coordinating paint collection and transportation services.
• Determine underserved areas and facilitate PaintCare collection and paint giveaway events to meet program objectives.
• Process large volume pick‑up requests from painting contractors, businesses, and other organizations as needed.
• Place orders for signage and other point-of-sale materials as needed. Hand deliver point-of-sale and outreach materials to potential and current drop‑off sites. Monitor the use of these materials by sites.
• Serve as a point person for connecting the public with paint reuse and recycling opportunities.
• Participate and/or table at community events such as Earth Day, retailer pro‑shows, and community cleanups.
• Make presentations to small and large groups (e.g., home shows, conferences, trade associations).
• Attend local, state, and national stakeholder meetings and conferences.
• Provide local knowledge and insight to our internal communications team to improve regional community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain a computer database of drop‑off site information including notes from interactions with sites and generate reports as needed. Ensure records are accurate to populate data for the annual report
• Review and approve invoices related to program operations.
• 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, especially local government HHW programs.
• Familiarity with paint products and their applications.
• Familiarity and comfort with paint users, particularly trade painters, contractors, paint retailers, and property managers.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of retail operations and communications, including big box, chain, franchise, co‑op, and independent stores.
• 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 recruit sites, train retail staff, and distribute outreach materials. 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

Applicants should be located in New York State. The employee will work remotely from home. Extensive travel throughout New York 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.