Part Time Waste Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator

Capitol Region Council Of Governments•Hartford, CT

3d•Remote

About The Position

Join the Capitol Region Council of Governments as a Part-Time Regional Waste Management and Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator and make a tangible impact on the community! This exciting role allows you to harness your passion for sustainability while educating others about waste management. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, enabling you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly. With pay based on qualifications, you can feel rewarded for your expertise and contributions to the environment. Take the opportunity to amplify your voice in Hartford, CT, and collaborate with like-minded individuals dedicated to fostering sustainable practices within the region. Apply today and become an integral part of a progressive team committed to a greener future! Your day to day as a Part-Time Regional Waste Management and Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator As the Part-Time Regional Waste Management and Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Capitol Region Council of Governments, you will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable practices across the CRCOG region. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing innovative educational programs focused on recycling, food waste management, and organic material diversion. You'll create engaging content in various formats-ranging from print materials to web-based resources and videos-to effectively reach diverse audiences. Your role will involve providing support for educational initiatives across schools, municipalities, and communities, as well as coordinating impactful outreach events. Building strong partnerships with stakeholders from government, education, and private sectors will be essential as you advocate for best practices in waste management. Additionally, you will research industry trends to identify opportunities for program improvements and potential cost savings, ensuring that the region remains at the forefront of sustainable waste management solutions.

Requirements

Strong background in municipal and state government waste management, recycling, and organic material programs.
Experience in educational settings.
Proficiency in program management, particularly concerning municipal budgets, grant management, and solid waste initiatives.
Strong skills in drafting educational content across various media-such as hard copy, web-based platforms, video, and social media.
Ability to research and summarize current best practices in waste management, with a focus on food waste and organic materials.
Effective communication skills for interacting with public members, municipal entities, educational institutions, and communities, particularly in K-12 settings.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing innovative educational programs focused on recycling, food waste management, and organic material diversion.
Creating engaging content in various formats-ranging from print materials to web-based resources and videos-to effectively reach diverse audiences.
Providing support for educational initiatives across schools, municipalities, and communities.
Coordinating impactful outreach events.
Building strong partnerships with stakeholders from government, education, and private sectors.
Advocating for best practices in waste management.
Researching industry trends to identify opportunities for program improvements and potential cost savings.