Zero Waste Programs Lead – Community Impact & Recycling

City Of Gainesville, FL; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Zero Waste Specialist to coordinate curbside, commercial, and multifamily recycling, promote zero waste initiatives, and support education and outreach to residents and businesses.

Responsibilities include analyzing tonnage data, assisting with contracts, writing educational materials, and conducting field assessments. Requires degree in public administration or related field and 2 years’ experience; Florida Recycling Coordinator certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, economics, environmental studies, sustainability or related subject.
• Two years’ experience in solid waste, recycling, zero waste, environmental education, or related industry.
• Certification as a Recycling Coordinator by the State of Florida is desired.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support and respond to questions from the public by phone, email, or online about recycling, solid waste services, and general zero waste information.
• Promote recycling and zero waste initiatives to individual residents, multifamily complexes, municipal facilities, and businesses.
• Oversee the Adopt-a-Street program by recording and filing cleanup reports, monitoring group activities, preparing cleanup supplies.
• Research and write content education materials, including weekly Zero Waste News articles, Adopt-A-Street newsletters, and assist in developing various promotional campaigns.
• Produce social media posts, educational videos, and maintain website information for solid waste and recycling activities and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, economics, environmental studies, sustainability

Job description

City of Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Zero Waste Specialist to coordinate curbside, commercial, and multifamily recycling, promote zero waste initiatives, and support education and outreach to residents and businesses.

Responsibilities include analyzing tonnage data, assisting with contracts, writing educational materials, and conducting field assessments. Requires degree in public administration or related field and 2 years’ experience; Florida Recycling Coordinator certification preferred.