Zero Waste and Recycling Coordinator

Schupan; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A leading event recycling and sustainability company is seeking a part-time Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinator in Wixom, MI. This seasonal position involves managing sustainability programs during live events. Responsibilities include facilitating waste management, collaborating with event staff, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong team skills and the ability to handle stressful situations. Flexibility in scheduling is essential as work hours will vary based on event needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform effectively in a team or independently.
• Must have effective communication skills to assist in service and safety.
• Ability to manage waste programs and sort materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite sustainability programs for events.
• Service recycling, trash, and compost bins.
• Resolve issues collaboratively with event staff and vendors.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in high-stress situations

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Job description

Title

Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinator

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Part-time / Seasonal (varied work schedule includes early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays)

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

About Schupan

CORE VALUES

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

Who We Are

Schupan Sustainability is a leading event recycling and sustainability company, providing solutions to live events across Michigan, the Midwest and the country. As a national leader, we have supported our live event clients in diverting more than 2,700 tons of material from the landfill since 2008, mitigated over 3,400 metric tons of carbon emissions and reached over 30 million people through our engagement platforms.

Summary

Our Zero Waste and Recycling Event Coordinators work onsite at live events to support our customers waste reduction programs. This position is part-time and seasonal based on event schedules with hours varying based on business needs.

Essential Functions

• Manage onsite sustainability programs from pre-event set-up, event day execution, and post event tear down.
• Work collaboratively to communicate with Schupan staff, event staff, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve issues and build a working relationship.
• Service recycling, trash, and compost bins; sort material; load and unload equipment; maintain equipment inventory.
• Must have effective communication skills in order to: understand and follow written and verbal work instructions and safety standards, and complete all paperwork associated with equipment transportation, customer interactions, and deliveries.
• Perform all job duties in a friendly, courteous manner and adhere to all safety requirements.
• Respond to customers promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work alone and with a team in a collaborative environment; Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.