Community Program Coordinator (4914-56)

Hamilton County, Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

32d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Solid Waste Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the coordination and implementation of solid waste management programs and initiatives within the organization. This position provides an opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of waste management. The Solid Waste Program Coordinator assists with program planning, data analysis, community outreach, and administrative tasks to contribute to the successful implementation of waste reduction, recycling, and disposal strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science, public administration, business, education, or related environmental field.
• One (1) year’s relevant work experience.
• Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience which indicates knowledge of program functional area issues and operations.
• Valid Driver's License issued by the state of residency

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience in technical assistance, program administration, education and/or program development which indicates an advanced knowledge of solid waste management, behavior change, and program administration.
• A demonstrable ability to come up with sound solutions to solid waste issues and manage outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various communities (e.g. cities, villages, townships, etc.) or business and institutional representatives to provide technical assistance, identity needs, and develop solutions; attends related council, commissioner, business, and/or committee meetings; prepares and gives presentations.
• Identify, and under general supervision select target communities; work with community and with assistance develop and implement outreach plans.
• Manage the Residential Recycling Incentive program, community household hazardous waste programs, community tire amnesty program, and other special projects related to communities.
• Provides technical support, records, and documentation to communities and /or businesses; assists in the preparation of bid specifications, grant requests, etc.; meets with community representatives to review and evaluate the effectiveness of applicable programs and prepares revisions for the district plan as necessary.
• Gathers and analyzes information regarding community and residential waste reduction programs from various sources (e.g., seminars, workshops, newsletters, statistical reports, etc.); shares information with the target audience (e.g., hosts informational webinars and presentations, prepares newsletter articles, develop community toolkit).
• Under general supervision help manage the container loan program (i.e., work with the Office of Media and Engagement to advertise program, act as contact for interested organizations, make recommendations for improvement).
• Work collaboratively and provide support to other staff; assist with special projects and programs; Assists community groups and organizations with implementation of related environmental programs at events and public spaces; provides assistance for grant programs.
• Attends promotional events (e.g., works in display booth as necessary); answers public inquiries and necessary follow up; completes special projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively and provide support to other staff; assist with special projects and programs; evaluate program effectiveness and create reports; attends promotional events (e.g., works in display booth as necessary); attends relevant meetings and seminars; monitors publications on relevant issues; other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option
• Medical
• HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Free On-Site Parking
• Wellness Incentives
• robust Employee Assistance Program
• access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
• expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level