Sustainability Outreach Coordinator

Waste Connections•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting community education and engagement around waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives. This role leads and supports outreach programs across a variety of audiences and settings, including businesses, schools, residential communities, construction and demolition stakeholders, and public events. This position operates with a high level of independence and spends significant time in the field delivering programs, presentations, and hands-on education.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability.
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
Experience planning and executing events or outreach programs.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills for audiences of varying sizes and age groups.
Ability to work independently, using sound judgment and discretion.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or similar graphics tools.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities.
Self-motivated with the ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.
Comfortable working under pressure and managing long-term projects along side daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute waste reduction and recycling education programs for businesses and food waste generators, construction and demolition stakeholders, single-family and multi-family residential communities, schools (elementary through college level), and community events and public outreach initiatives.
Respond to customer and community inquiries regarding recycling guidelines and best practices.
Deliver engaging presentations to small and large audiences, both in classroom and public settings.
Lead and coordinate recycling site tours.
Support larger outreach initiatives while managing day-to-day education and engagement tasks.
Track and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through completion.
Perform additional outreach-related duties as assigned.