Environmental Outreach Coordinator
$33 - $37.75 USD hourly
About the Company:
GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.
Position Summary:
The Environmental Outreach Coordinator delivers outreach and education across assigned jurisdictions to support community engagement, regulatory compliance, and waste-diversion goals. Up to sixty percent of the role is spent in the field, conducting waste audits by inspecting residential carts and commercial waste and recycling containers to assess sorting practices, identify contamination, and support diversion efforts. The Coordinator also educates residents and businesses on proper waste sorting and diversion practices, participates in community events, and delivers presentations to schools, community groups, and other audiences. Assignments may span multiple jurisdictions based on contract and operational requirements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Waste Audits & Field Assessments
- Conduct in-person field audits by inspecting residential carts and commercial and multi-family waste, recycling, and organics containers to assess sorting practices, contamination, and compliance.
- Perform on-site assessments to identify contamination, service issues, and opportunities to improve waste diversion and proper sorting.
- Document and submit audit findings in accordance with contract and program requirements.
Program Implementation
- Carry out outreach and education activities required under applicable contract service agreements.
- Support implementation of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and organics programs.
- Complete required outreach, education, tracking, and follow-up activities in accordance with program and contract requirements.
Customer Education & Outreach
- Provide on-site education and training to residents, businesses, and other customers regarding proper sorting, contamination reduction, waste diversion, and program requirements
- Deliver educational presentations to schools, community groups, businesses, and civic organizations.
- Conduct facility tours for schools, community groups, and other stakeholders.
Community Events & Engagement
- Coordinate logistics, materials, and staffing for community outreach events.
- Represent GreenWaste at community events, workshops, and public meetings.
- Develop interactive activities and distribute educational materials.
Outreach Logistics & Coordination
- Organize materials, transportation, and scheduling for field and outreach activities.
- Maintain tour equipment, outreach supplies, and event materials.
- Coordinate with operations, customer service, municipal partners, and other internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Collateral & Communications
- Develop flyers, signage, newsletters, and other outreach materials in collaboration with the communications team.
- Assist with website updates and maintain current, accessible educational materials.
- Support translation and localization of outreach materials as needed.
Reporting & Data Collection
- Maintain accurate records of field audits, outreach activities, events, presentations, and customer interactions.
- Compile and submit required program and contract reporting, including applicable outreach and engagement metrics.
- Track program progress, recurring contamination issues, customer education needs, challenges, and outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability and willingness to conduct field inspections of residential carts and commercial waste, recycling, and organics containers to assess contents, identify contamination, and evaluate proper sorting.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to educate customers and present information effectively to groups.
- Ability to engage residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations in waste reduction, recycling, organics, and proper sorting practices.
- Ability to promote programs with enthusiasm, creativity, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, andability to accurately document field observations and outreach activities.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively with internal teams, municipal partners, customers, and community stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; graphic design skills preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, communications, business, or a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental outreach, waste and recycling programs, community engagement, or a related field.
- Valid California driver’s license, a clean driving recordand ability to travel between assigned facilities, customer locations, and jurisdictions.
Language Skill:
- Proficiency in English, bi-lingual Spanish is a plus
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk and to bend, reach, and move as needed to visually inspect residential carts and commercial waste, recycling, and organics containers.
- Ability to perform fieldwork and participate in outdoor community events for extended periods.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing field inspections and other designated activities.
Work Environment
- Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required for scheduled outreach activities and events.
- Approximately 60% of work is performed in the field at customer locations, community sites, GreenWaste facilities, and other assigned locations.
- Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and waste and recyclable materials, odors, dust, debris, and other conditions associated with inspecting waste and recycling containers.
- Required PPE must be worn when performing designated field activities.
- Regular travel between facilities, customer locations, and assigned jurisdictions is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.