Zero-Waste Education Outreach Assistant

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fort Collins seeks a Program Assistant – Zero-waste Education to support recycling education and outreach. The role involves planning events, creating educational materials, and coordinating behavior-change initiatives with bilingual outreach where possible.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with experience in sustainability education and public engagement. Hybrid/remote work options are limited by Colorado state operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental sustainability education or outreach programs.
• Public speaking, community engagement, or organizing experience.
• Clear English writing; Spanish bilingual ability desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to create educational materials.
• Empathy, listening, and willingness to learn new approaches.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to track processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Adaptable to rapid changes in a city government environment.
• Self-directed, reliable, and positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute recycling and zero-waste education tactics, events, tours, newsletters, and printed materials.
• Coordinate behavior change initiatives across neighborhoods and housing complexes.
• Partner with communities; include English and Spanish outreach.
• Update recycling signage with City staff and track changes.
• Engage in team meetings and provide feedback.
• Measure and report the impacts of initiatives.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

Public speaking

English writing

Communication

Empathy & listening

Equity

Diversity experience

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework (education/sustainability)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Fort Collins seeks a Program Assistant – Zero-waste Education to support recycling education and outreach. The role involves planning events, creating educational materials, and coordinating behavior-change initiatives with bilingual outreach where possible.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with experience in sustainability education and public engagement. Hybrid/remote work options are limited by Colorado state operations.