Waste Zero Intern

Recology; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Recology King County seeks a Waste Zero Intern to assist with waste diversion programs and community-wide education. The role includes audits, data entry, field work, and supporting digital design and presentations.

Hybrid schedule with three days in the office, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, based in Seattle. Ideal candidates are recent University of Washington graduates or students, with administrative/events experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Student or Alumni of the University of Washington.
• 1 year of related administrative and events coordination experience.
• Related coursework and/or training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with waste audits and diversion strategies for customers.
• Maintain a file system, data entry, and audit reports.
• Perform field work including lid-lift audits and site visits.
• Support digital design, social media, and presentations.
• Coordinate programs and community events.
• Represent Recology at events to promote recycling.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Student or Alumni University of Washington

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City: Seattle

Location: 1161 - Recology King County- Office Fidalgo

Subsidiary Name: Recology King County

Role of the Waste Zero Intern (NOTE: Recent University of Washington graduate strongly preferred)

Under direct supervision, assists with the coordination and administration of waste diversion programs and community-wide services and events involving education, communication of community-wide services, and audits of recyclable materials from residential, industrial, and/or commercial customers.

Hybrid (3 days in office) Shift: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with simple waste audits for customers and contributes to diversion strategies to outline customers’ areas for opportunity. May help to implement service changes and follow-up items to ensure diversion programs are successful.
• Assists with maintaining a file system for customer information, ensures data entry into systems, and produces audit reports.
• Completes field work as directed by the Waste Zero Manager, including but not limited to, lid-lift waste audits, site visits, and monitoring waste diversion programs.
• Contributes to digital design products, Social Media, and its implementation.
• May help Waste Zero Specialist prepare speeches and presentations.
• Under the direction of the Waste Zero Team, coordinates programs and community events.
• Collaborates on ideas on how to educate customers and the general public about Recology’s resource recovery services and programs.
• May deliver public education programs to fulfill contract requirements and/or sustainability goals.
• Leads the setup and break down of materials related to events and activities.
• Coordinates to ensure all materials and event collateral are ready prior to each activity.
• Oversees the staff outreach booth and represents Recology at community events to promote recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
• Supports the Waste Zero Team on a variety of community outreach projects.
• Tracks and records outreach contacts and activities.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Travels frequently to various off‑site events.
• Driving a company vehicle will be required from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Student or Alumni of the University of Washington.
• 1 year of related administrative and events coordination experience.
• Related coursework and/or training.
• Computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Valid driver's license required.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee‑owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re‑use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow a community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.