RECYCLING OUTREACH ASSISTANT

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, AL., Inc; Summerdale (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement benefits through the RSA

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

SWDA is seeking a Recycling Outreach Assistant to educate the public about recycling practices and SWDA services. You will work at SWDA facilities, schools, and community events to engage the community and promote awareness.

Reporting to the Marketing Director and Recycling Outreach Coordinator, you will support outreach strategies, attend festivals, chamber meetings, and assist in educational opportunities throughout the year. The role involves indoor/outdoor work and physical activity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Three (3) years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, recycling or waste industry preferred.
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered as a substitute for requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recycling education programs for schools, community groups and the public.
• Represent SWDA at community events, engaging with attendees in a professional manner.
• Lead presence at events by managing booth setup and educational displays.
• Identify new outreach opportunities and partnerships to support SWDA’s goals.
• Coordinate with departments on event needs and ensure facilities access and logistics.
• Promote SWDA events through social media, calendars, flyers and press releases.

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in marketing, business, environmental science, or related field

Job description

• Location 15093 Landfill Dr,Summerdale, AL, 36580,United States
• Base Pay $20.27 - $31.93 / Hour
• Job Category RECYCLE, EDUCATION
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

• Name SWDA Human Resources Department
• Phone [phone]

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Anticipated Stat Date: December 7, 2026

Job Summary

The Recycling Outreach Assistant supports the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County (SWDA) by assisting with recycling education, community engagement, and public outreach activities. This role helps deliver educational programs onsite at SWDA facilities, in schools, and at community events. The primary goal is to engage the community and promote awareness of recycling practices and SWDA services.

The Recycling Outreach Assistant will work closely with both the Marketing Director and the Recycling Outreach Coordinator to support outreach strategies and help identify opportunities that advance SWDA's recycling and business goals. This position’s primary role will be to ensure presence within the community; attending festivals and events, chamber meetings and assisting in educational opportunities as they arise throughout the year.

Work occurs indoors and outdoors at SWDA facilities, schools, and community venues. Physical activity is required, including lifting, carrying, and setting up materials.

Essential Job Functions

Community Outreach & Education

• Assist in planning and delivering recycling education programs for schools, community groups, and the general public.
• Represent SWDA at community events, festivals, and outreach activities, engaging with attendees in an approachable, professional manner.
• Utilize SWDA facilities and educational tools to support hands on learning for students and visitors.
• Help identify new outreach opportunities, partnerships, and events that support SWDA’s recycling efforts and organizational goals.
• Lead SWDA’s presence at community events by managing booth setup, operating educational displays, and ensuring an engaging experience for attendees.
• Serve as an on site representative during events, confidently answering questions, guiding activities, and promoting recycling best practices.
• Facilitate interactive demonstrations, games, and educational activities designed to encourage public participation and deepen understanding of SWDA services.
• Monitor event flow, attendance, and audience engagement, making real-time adjustments to improve public interaction.
• Train and support volunteers or temporary event staff to ensure consistent, high quality outreach efforts.
• Capture community feedback during events and report insights to the Recycling Outreach Coordinator and Marketing Director to support future outreach strategy.

Planning & Logistics

• Plan and coordinate the operational components of SWDA affiliated or partnered events, including site layout, equipment needs, booth setup, and resource distribution.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and the movement of materials and displays.

Interdepartmental Coordination

• Collaborate with SWDA staff and relevant departments for event needs such as facility access, cleanliness, staging areas, and logistical support.
• Coordinate with city or local departments when applicable (e.g., public works partners during shared community events).

Marketing & Communication

• Promote SWDA events and initiatives in conjunction with the Marketing Director through social media, community calendars, flyers, and press releases.

Requirements

Special Requirements

• Must work non-regular hours when necessary.
• Willingness to attend meetings and other work activities after normal working hours.
• Willing to travel and attend conferences, meetings, and community events.

Education and Experience

• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Associate’s degree in marketing, business, environmental science, or a closely related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, recycling or waste industry preferred.
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered as a substitute for requirements.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the employee to see well enough to read and write; hear well enough to respond to verbal communications and speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.
• Frequently required to stand and walk with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer with the ability to reach with hands and arms; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift.
• Must occasionally lift, carry, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Must be able to perform the duties of this position in various office settings when necessary.
• Tasks may be performed with some exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location.

Summary

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date.

Benefits include:

• *Sick and Annual Leave
• *Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
• *Quarterly Safety Incentives
• *Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• *Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage)
• *Free Employee Assistance Program
• *Group Life Insurance
• *Long Term Disability Insurance
• *14 Paid Holidays
• *Flexible Spending Account
• *Deferred Compensation Plan Options
• *Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Options