Remote Waste Reduction Consultant – Field-Based Impact

Center for EcoTechnology; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Internet stipend

Laptop provided

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Center for EcoTechnology is seeking a Waste Reduction Consultant I to join our mission-driven team. This role is remote and field-based, with travel in Worcester, Boston area, and across New England.

You will help businesses reduce waste through recycling, reuse, food recovery, and composting programs. Requires 2–3 years of waste diversion experience and a background in selling services; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of waste diversion experience, including 1–3 years in commercial settings.
• Experience selling services; ability to close projects.
• Experience in education, educational materials, or educational services preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to connect with diverse audiences.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; manage multiple programs and deliverables.
• Independent work style with ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Home office/remote work location must have high-speed internet and a distraction-free workspace.
• Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
• Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of customer locations virtually and/or in person.
• Develop customized customer recommendations and present to customers persuasively.
• Regularly consult with and assist a portfolio of customers in implementing recommendations.
• Utilize behavior change strategies to achieve a high success rate in implementation.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, industry partners, and contacts in the waste diversion marketplace.
• Deliver virtual and in-person presentations at workshops and conferences as needed.
• Track and record project information and data in Salesforce.
• Maintain knowledge of technologies and strategies for waste diversion programs.
• Calculate the tonnage of waste diversion and related cost savings.
• Provide input and feedback on technical content for resources.
• Network to create new opportunities and generate leads, including cold calling.

Skills

Waste diversion

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Second language

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center for EcoTechnology is seeking a Waste Reduction Consultant I to join our mission-driven team. This role is remote and field-based, with travel in Worcester, Boston area, and across New England.

You will help businesses reduce waste through recycling, reuse, food recovery, and composting programs. Requires 2–3 years of waste diversion experience and a background in selling services; strong communication skills are essential.