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Education and Outreach Coordinator

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WM

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sustainability
    Education & Teaching
  • Seattle

AI generated summary

  • You need an Associate degree or High School diploma with 2 years experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean preferred.
  • You will design and deliver educational programs, conduct site visits and waste assessments, manage community events, track outreach data, and enhance partnerships while supporting sustainability goals.

Requirements

  • Education and Experience
  • Education: Associate 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).
  • Preferred Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean and the ability to work independently and creatively problem solve.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
  • Valid Driver License and reliable transportation.
  • Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
  • Demonstrated expertise and skills in environmental, sustainability and/or education fields.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Thoroughly understands the WM contract; Develops and implements programs to achieve and surpass contractual metrics for outreach programming. Designs and delivers educational programs and presentations focused on achieving sustainability goals and driving awareness of WM efforts in the community. Is able to understand customer base and customize programs/presentations to customer needs.
  • Conducts site visits and waste assessments at businesses and multifamily properties to determine garbage, compost and recycling service levels and make recommendations for program improvement.
  • Provides customer recycling facility tours.
  • Writes articles and social media posts.
  • Manages projects, tracks data and evaluates progress towards outreach goals.
  • Plans and coordinates community recycling collection events, including securing vendors and venues.
  • Understands which behaviors have the most impact on diversion rates/recycling outcomes and is able to make innovative yet credible and implementable recommendations to the wide variety of municipal stakeholders. Takes the lead in developing solutions; is a thought leader.
  • Uses WM knowledge and relationships to ensure flawless execution of WM service delivery.
  • Has a deep understanding of WM's overall business and strategy and demonstrates support of WM's strategic goals consistently.
  • Works as a team with Public Sector Sales to assist in creating overall strategy for the municipality and contract.
  • Cultivates and improves community partnerships by attending and participating in public events, meetings and other programs on behalf of the recycling organization.
  • Prepares and files various reports for internal and external use, such as recycling program analysis.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a partially remote work setting, allowing employees to work from their home office or a remote location while also engaging in regular indoor and outdoor fieldwork.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An Associate degree in Environmental Science, Resource Management, Education, Public Administration, or a related field is required. In lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant work experience is acceptable.

Is prior work experience necessary for applying?

No previous work experience is required beyond the educational qualifications, although relevant experience is preferred.

What are the working hours like for this position?

The role may require occasional weekend and evening event work in addition to standard office hours.

Are there any preferred qualifications for the position?

Yes, fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean is preferred, along with the ability to work independently and creatively problem solve.

What types of tasks will the Education and Outreach Coordinator perform?

The role includes developing and implementing outreach programs, conducting site visits and waste assessments, managing community recycling collection events, and preparing various reports.

What kind of benefits does WM offer to its employees?

WM offers a competitive total compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, paid vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays.

Will the position involve working with the community?

Yes, the position requires cultivating and improving community partnerships by attending and participating in public events, meetings, and other programs related to recycling and sustainability.

How does the role contribute to sustainability goals?

The Education and Outreach Coordinator helps businesses, apartments, and residents reduce waste and improve composting and recycling programs through education and technical assistance to achieve sustainability goals.

Is a valid driver's license required for this job?

Yes, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position.

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Mission & Purpose

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.