Waste Reduction Consultant - Remote

The Center for EcoTechnology seeks a Waste Reduction Consultant to help businesses reduce waste and improve environmental performance through waste management strategies. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining customer relationships, managing multiple projects, and delivering presentations. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Frequent travel within Massachusetts and the Northeast is required, along with a remote work setup.
The Center for EcoTechnology is hiring a Waste Reduction Consultant. This position helps businesses reduce costs and improve environmental performance by implementing waste management programs such as recycling, reuse, food recovery and composting. The Waste Reduction Consultant educates the business representatives and motivates them to implement the recommendations to divert waste from disposal.
We are looking for someone who can bring new insights, life experience, and diversity to the CET team. This is critical to support our our mission impact in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. If you have enthusiasm for the non-profit mission of CET and feel energized by what you read here, please apply even if you aren't sure you meet every qualification! You may be the right person to grow with us and help us achieve our critical mission impact goals.

Job Responsibilities
· Conducts assessments of customer location(s) virtually and/or in person and develops recommendations. Calculates tonnage of waste diversion and related cost savings as applicable.
· Maintains regular contact with customers to field questions and ensure project success.
· Maintains ongoing relationships with customers and industry partners for future opportunities. Builds and maintains relationships with relevant contacts throughout the waste diversion marketplace.
· Manages numerous projects simultaneously. Remains up to date on the progress of all projects and deliverables. Tracks and records project information and data in appropriate platforms.
· Maintains ongoing knowledge of technologies, marketplace conditions, and strategies that may be beneficial to customers in improving the waste diversion programs at their facility.
· Delivers presentations at workshops and conferences virtually and in person as needed.
· Provides input and feedback on technical content for resources.
· Travels frequently throughout Massachusetts and the Northeast.

What You Offer
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a field related to waste diversion, with 1-3 years of commercial experience. Experience with selling technical services preferred, with the ability to close on projects. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make skillful presentations and connect with diverse audiences. Ability to speak a second language helpful. Traveling throughout assigned region required. If working remotely, must have high speed internet and a work space free from distractions.
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work with multiple programs and deliverables. Must have the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision as well as work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to track and report results. Work style should be flexible, reliable, self-directed, an excellent listener and have a strong work ethic.
You will need to travel throughout Connecticut and nearby states. You must have a valid drivers' license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Remote employees must have high speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during business hours.
How to apply:
Visit: https://cet.bamboohr.com/careers/115