Sustainability Outreach Specialist

GreenWaste; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenWaste is seeking an Environmental Outreach Coordinator to advance waste prevention, reuse and recycling programs from our Santa Clara office. This non-exempt role reports to the Environmental Outreach Manager and includes community outreach, site tours, and collaboration with schools, businesses and nonprofits.

You will develop collateral, lead presentations, track program progress and help expand partnerships to drive zero-waste goals across service areas in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, business administration, or a related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience implementing a highly visible program in a position involving public contact. A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to two years’ experience.
• Graphic design and presentation experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public outreach and education programs to engage residents, businesses, and schools.
• Identify waste reduction, reuse, and recycling opportunities and build tailored programs to increase diversion.
• Create collateral materials like recycling guides, brochures, newsletters, and program notices.
• Conduct facility tours and presentations to community groups, schools, and associations.
• Develop partnerships with non-profit and service organizations to grow reuse markets.
• Track and report progress, challenges, and successes in annual outreach plans.
• Maintain the website with educational materials and diversion statistics.

Job description

GreenWaste is seeking an Environmental Outreach Coordinator to advance waste prevention, reuse and recycling programs from our Santa Clara office. This non-exempt role reports to the Environmental Outreach Manager and includes community outreach, site tours, and collaboration with schools, businesses and nonprofits.

You will develop collateral, lead presentations, track program progress and help expand partnerships to drive zero-waste goals across service areas in California.