Supervisor I, Zero Waste

The Corps Network; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Corps Network in San Jose, CA is seeking a Supervisor I for our Zero Waste unit. This role leads a small team of corpsmembers, coordinates waste collection routes, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting for project outcomes.

You’ll work closely with the Zero Waste team to divert waste from landfills, improve recycling programs, and support community partnerships. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Zero Waste operations, including waste collection routes, event support, hauler scheduling, and warehouse organization.
• Track, analyze, and report project outcomes, collection weights, quantities, attendance, and other operational metrics.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative documentation, including reports, evaluations, incident reports, disciplinary records, and route materials.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and organizational communications, providing regular updates on progress and project activities.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor corpsmembers through daily project work, skills development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing work environment that values diversity, teamwork, and community.

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Supervisor I, Zero Waste
Type of Position: Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc: San Jose
State / Territory: California
Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Project/Program Focus: Climate Change, Data Collection, Recycling/Waste Management

One of the first urban conservation corps in the country, the San Jose Conservation Corps was founded in 1987 to meet the growing need for job training opportunities. San Jose City Council members and SJCC founders Susan Hammer and Shirley Lewis recognized the potential of the job training model of the original 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps and with strong support from the City of San Jose, SJCC began operations with over 20 corpsmembers in January 1988.
Always evolving to address the changing landscapes of employment, education, and the environment, the early SJCC+CS programs included: Natural Resources job training (1988–), CalRecycle recycling job training (1990–), YouthBuild U.S.A. AmeriCorps education awards (1994–), Youth Corps high school after-school and summer job training (1994-2007), US Department of Labor YouthBuild construction job training (1998–2013), and the SJCC Charter School under the East Side Union High School District (2002–).
Recent programs have been committed to facing the impacts of the housing crisis, the growing need for post-secondary education, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. SJCC started building tiny homes as transitional housing (2018–), provided food assistance and operational assistance of emergency shelters during COVID-19 (2020-2023), and established the Resilience Corps job training program in partnership with the City of San Jose (2021–).
SJCC+CS is committed to our mission to develop young adults to create transformational change for our community and our planet through our motto: Service to self, Service to community, Service to environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Zero Waste Supervisor I plays an important operations role for the San Jose Conservation Corps’ Zero Waste unit. The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining internal records and managing several project databases. The Supervisor also provides operational assistance to the Zero Waste Team to ensure that our projects and special events work plan goals are executed. The Zero Waste Supervisor also works to develop effective relationships with shareholders in the Zero Waste Industry. Additionally, they play a lead role in engaging with members of the public. This position will oversee SJCC’s efforts to divert different types of waste from landfills, as well as related programs aimed at increasing the recycling of waste in general. The supervisor is responsible for a team of 2-5 job training Corpsmembers aged 18 to 27.

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinate Zero Waste operations, including waste collection routes, event support, hauler scheduling, and warehouse organization.
• Track, analyze, and report project outcomes, collection weights, quantities, attendance, and other operational metrics.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative documentation, including reports, evaluations, incident reports, disciplinary records, and route materials.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and organizational communications, providing regular updates on progress and project activities.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor corpsmembers through daily project work, skills development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing work environment that values diversity, teamwork, and community.