Waste & Sustainability Field Facilitator

Trellis Group; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after probation

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Half-day Fridays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Reduction In Motion is seeking an entry-level Sustainability Facilitator to lead waste and recycling programs at client sites. You will spend time in the field, educating staff, monitoring programs, and implementing new initiatives to improve client sustainability performance.

The role involves travel, hands-on waste activities, and collaboration with healthcare clients. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with 3+ years in related work acceptable in lieu of a degree; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; three or more years’ experience in waste/sustainability management may substitute for degree.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Independence, self-motivation, organization with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking.
• Proven ability to be a creative and innovative thinker.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Willingness to work off hours and weekends (25%).
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk up to six miles per day.
• Residing near the Baltimore/DC Metro Area; no relocation compensation.
• Willingness to work in healthcare environment (many clients are hospitals).
• Must be willing to work with waste.
• Requires immunizations and credentialing per healthcare customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of cost saving waste management and sustainability programs (mostly within the hospital setting).
• Public Speaking: Coordinate and conduct in-servicing (educational sessions) with up to 70 people regularly.
• Coordinate implementation of new accounts.
• Deploy new sustainability programs at current client facilities.
• Investigate waste stream processes.
• Develop task and project budgets.
• Respond to client requests and issues as needed.
• Complete monthly program progress reports.
• This role requires active involvement in waste management (will require physically handling waste as needed).
• Ability to perform tasks as necessary outside of job description when called upon.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Project management

Public speaking

Independent

Organized

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Willingness to work off hours

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3+ years waste/sustainability experience can substitute for degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

About Us:

Reduction In Motion is a team of consultants who specialize in implementing waste and sustainability programs. We help companies make a difference in their budget, building, and community by reducing waste and engaging stakeholders in environmental sustainability. Our team excels at implementing practical solutions through personalized education, proven best practices, and program management support. Improving waste management and building a sustainability program requires time and behavior change. We believe sustainability is a process of continuous improvement and our role is to help businesses understand where they stand today, make sure they’re heading in the right direction, and take the next steps on their way.

About The Position:

Position Type: Entry level, full-time, in-person, actively managing waste and recycling programs

Starting Salary: $55,000

Travel Required: Yes (daily travel to client sites with your personal vehicles is required)

Will Train Applicant: Yes

COVID Vaccination Required: Yes

Location: Most of the client sites Facilitator’s visit on a regular basis are located in Baltimore and DC Metro areas. However, our services are offered nationwide, so needs could change at any time. The first approximately 90 days will be spent mostly in the field at client sites in and around Baltimore and DC learning the ins and outs of what we do and the position. Allotted office time will be minimal at first and will be spent at our office located in Fallston, MD. As time progresses, more office time will be added as needed. Remote work from home is not offered.

Benefits Offered: Yes. After a 90-day probationary period, health insurance coverage options are available (company pays 50% of monthly premium) and paid time off kicks in at 80 hours per year. Additionally, there are typically nine paid holidays throughout the year plus half-day Fridays in July! We also offer a 401k plan for retirement planning purposes.

Job Purpose:

Serve as primary facilitator to implement Reduction In Motion's waste and recycling programs at one or more of our client facilities. The selected candidate will ensure our programs are running smoothly and efficiently, and make sure our clients are satisfied with the level of service they are receiving. The Sustainability Facilitator will spend most of their time at client facilities to meet with our points of contact, educate staff, accurately monitor the sustainability programs in place, plan to implement new programs, and to be on hand to mitigate issues as needed.

Duties:

1. Design and implementation of cost saving waste management and sustainability programs (mostly within the hospital setting).
2. Public Speaking: Coordinate and conduct in-servicing (educational sessions) with up to 70 people on a regular basis.
3. Coordinate implementation of new accounts.
4. Deploy new sustainability programs at current client facilities.
5. Investigate waste stream processes.
6. Develop task and project budgets.
7. Respond to client requests and issues as needed.
8. Complete monthly program progress reports.
9. This role requires active involvement in waste management (will require physically handling waste as needed).
10. Ability to perform tasks as necessary outside of job description when called upon.

Skills/Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred. Three or more years’ experience in waste/sustainability management may be substituted for degree.
2. Strong customer service skills required.
3. Strong analytical and project management skills.
4. Candidate must be independent, self-motivated, highly organized and have the ability to multi-task.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication, and public speaking skills.
6. Proven ability to be a creative and innovative thinker.
7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
8. Willingness to work off hours and weekends on occasion (25% of the time).
9. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
10. Ability to walk up to six (6) miles per day.
11. Abides by a Green lifestyle.
12. Residing in close proximity to the Baltimore/DC Metro Area (no relocation compensation).
13. Must be willing to work in the healthcare environment (many of our clients are hospitals).
14. Must be willing to work with waste.
15. Requires mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on healthcare customer requirements.