Sustainability Outreach Coordinator

Waste Connections is hiring a Sustainability Outreach Coordinator in Campbell, CA. The role involves supporting community waste reduction education and outreach programs. Candidates should have knowledge of recycling resources, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. The position requires in-person work for at least the first 6-12 months, with a typical 40-hour workweek and occasional evenings or weekends.
Who Are We?
WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is not only the best waste services company in North America, it is also an amazing place to realize your potential, make decisions, have your voice heard, and partner with extremely hard working and passionate people! We seek servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and fun people. At Waste Connections, we value each individual's unique background, experience, and passion to make us a great place to work.
Why you need to join us!
- CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.
- INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
- RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.
- GROWTH: Waste Connections is growing every year, with many opportunities for professional growth and new career opportunities.
West Valley Collection and Recycling, a Waste Connections Company, is currently hiring for an Outreach Coordinator.
West Valley Collection and Recycling, a Waste Connections Company, is currently hiring for an Outreach Coordinator! The Outreach Coordinator supports the community through waste reduction education and outreach programs including: business and food waste, single and multi-family residence outreach, schools, and community events.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated knowledge and passion for working with local recycling and waste reduction resources.
· Intermediate skills in word processing and graphics software including: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
· Ability to conduct complex interpersonal interactions with others, trouble-shoot, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure and with self-motivation.
· Must have efficient and organized work habits, and be flexible to handle needs as they arise.
· The successful individual for this role will be able to change direction quickly, work on multiple deadlines simultaneously and prioritize amongst many different projects, both on a daily basis and projects with long term completion goals.
· Experience giving presentations to large and small groups.
· Demonstrated experience working through projects with little supervision from start to finish.
Logistics:
- Typical 40 hour work-week
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required
- This role will be exclusively in person for at least the first 6-12 months
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Annually
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.