Waste Zero Intern

About the role

Under direct supervision, assists with the coordination and administration of waste diversion programs and community-wide services and events involving education, communication of community-wide services, and audits of recyclable materials from residential, industrial, and/or commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Assists with simple waste audits for customers and contributes to diversion strategies to outline customers’ areas for opportunity.
• May help to implement service changes and follow-up items to ensure diversion programs are successful.
• Assists with maintaining a file system for customer information, ensures data entry into systems, and produces audit reports.
• Completes field work as directed by the Waste Zero Manager, including but not limited to, lid-lift waste audits, site visits, and monitoring waste diversion programs.
• Contributes to digital design products, Social Media, and its implementation.
• May help Waste Zero Specialist prepare speeches and presentations.
• Under the direction of the Waste Zero Team, coordinates programs and community events.
• Collaborates on ideas on how to educate customers and the general public about Recology’s resource recovery services and programs.
• May deliver public education programs to fulfill contract requirements and/or sustainability goals.
• Leads the setup and break down of materials related to events and activities.
• Coordinates to ensure all materials and event collateral are ready prior to each activity.
• Oversees the staff outreach booth and represents Recology at community events to promote recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
• Supports the Waste Zero Team on a variety of community outreach projects.
• Tracks and records outreach contacts and activities.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: High school diploma or GED required. Student or Alumni of the University of Washington. 1 year of related administrative and events coordination experience. Related coursework and/or training. Computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand and follow directions. Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.