Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 200+ company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 21 million customers in residential, commercial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
This position is dedicated to assisting our commercial and multifamily customers in the City of Seattle with composting and recycling goals through educational programs and outreach. Emphasis will be on conducting education to engage customers to increase participation in recycling and composting programs.
This position will serve as a company representative in the local community and with customers. Waste Management’s Recycling Outreach Specialists implement educational programs targeting waste reduction, recycling and composting through a variety of community education tactics. Each day at the job brings new opportunities ranging from working with a business manager to start composting, helping an apartment manager educate residents to clean up recycling, to engaging families in waste-reduction activities at a community event.
Waste Management is committed to social and racial equity and cultural responsiveness in its services to clients, in our workforce composition and practices, and in our organizational culture.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
– Identifying, developing, and conducting educational programs for businesses and multifamily complexes.
– Distributing recycling education and marketing pieces for WM’s programs.
– Conducting site surveys and waste audits to determine trash, organics, and recycling service levels and making recommendations for program improvement.
– Working with businesses and property managers to provide information and resources that promote recycling, composting and waste reduction.
– Arranging for new recycling and composting services and conducting on-site training programs with customers.
– Delivering presentations focused on achieving recycling and waste reduction goals and driving awareness of WM efforts in the community.
– Cultivating and improving company relationships by attending and participating in public events, meetings and other programs on behalf of company.
– Occasional weekend and evening event work is required.
- Education: Associate’s Degree (accredited) in Environmental Science, Resource Management, Education, Public Administration or a related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience: No previous work experience required (in addition to education requirement).
– Knowledge of recycling industry
– Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in environmental studies, resource management, education, sales or communications
– Strong organizational, educational, writing and communications skills
– Ability to work with diverse, multicultural populations
– Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Demonstrated expertise and skills in environmental, sustainability and/or education fields.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- Valid Driver License and reliable transportation
- Adept at understanding meaning of contract language.
- Organized and able to implement strategies and plans effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expert small and large group presentation skills.
- Strong knowledge of WM products and operations.
- Aware and adaptable in communication styles.
- Able to use influencing skills with community stakeholders, customers and internally within WM.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401(K), and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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I understand that applying to this job indicates that I have the legal right to work in the United States. I agree to perform physical duties of this position as outlined in the job with or without reasonable accommodations. I understand that if offered the position, I will be required to pass a drug screen.