Sustainability & Recycling Programs Advisor

Seeds Renewables; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeds Renewables in Los Angeles is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to develop and implement recycling and diversion programs and to promote the company’s recycling efforts. You will interact with customers via phone, on-site visits, events, and educational outreach to educate them on proper recycling techniques for higher-quality materials at our recycling centers.

The role involves coordinating with Operations on collection schedules, creating outreach collateral for schools and businesses,

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.

Job description

Seeds Renewables in Los Angeles is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to develop and implement recycling and diversion programs and to promote the company’s recycling efforts. You will interact with customers via phone, on-site visits, events, and educational outreach to educate them on proper recycling techniques for higher-quality materials at our recycling centers.

The role involves coordinating with Operations on collection schedules, creating outreach collateral for schools and businesses,