Sustainability & Recycling Outreach Lead

Republic Services, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with generous match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Sustainability Advisor in Huntington Beach, CA to develop and implement recycling and diversion programs.

You will work with customers via phone, onsite visits, events, and outreach programs to educate on proper recycling techniques and improve material quality at our recycling centers. The role emphasizes program evaluation, outreach content creation, data analysis, and community engagement to promote sustainable waste practices across the market service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role that includes identifying and addressing customer needs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in communication, business/economic or professional outreach activities.
• Experience managing websites and using social media.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to adhere to and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates existing commercial and special event recycling programs and makes recommendations for educational and service improvement.
• Coordinates and provides input and strategic guidance regarding the customer collection schedule with the Operations department.
• Creates, develops and implements food waste recycling outreach programs and collateral material for use in promoting food waste education, recycling, and diversion to schools and businesses within the market service area. Drafts, organizes and conducts classroom presentations and responds to inquiries about recycling and other waste reduction programs.
• Drafts, compiles and disseminates communications to customers to assist them in eliminating materials that contaminate recycling waste.
• Creates or assists in the creation of the Company newsletter, semi-annual/annual reports, brochures, pamphlets, ads, slide shows, and other related Company publications for internal and external use.
• Performs commercial waste audits/assessments and recommends service levels for waste and recycling. Conducts and participates in waste characterization studies upon request. Provides customers written reports of findings and recommendations.
• Compiles statistics for contractual food waste recycling tonnage reports, analyzes data for accuracies and trends. Analyzes monthly reports on outreach activities and maintains a calendar of reporting deadlines.
• Participates in researching the availability of grants and other funding sources for recycling and waste reduction projects and assists in securing applicable funds.
• Builds relationships and increases Company visibility to promote recycling and diversion programs through participation in community events, trade shows, chamber of commerce meetings and other applicable events.
• Organizes and completes proactive scheduled phone block activities to establish initial and follow-up appointments with customer decision-makers.
• Utilizes the Company’s tracking and customer based tools on a daily basis, schedules and documents all activities, and develops robust information profiles on current customer base to facilitate and ensure proper recycling habits.
• Schedules and conducts tours of local transfer stations, landfills or other facilities.
• Performs other job-related duties, as required

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Sustainability Advisor in Huntington Beach, CA to develop and implement recycling and diversion programs.

You will work with customers via phone, onsite visits, events, and outreach programs to educate on proper recycling techniques and improve material quality at our recycling centers. The role emphasizes program evaluation, outreach content creation, data analysis, and community engagement to promote sustainable waste practices across the market service