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The application is available at: https://www.townofsharon.net/home/files/employment-application-fillable
Recycling Coordinator
Sharon, MAThe Town of Sharon seeks a part-time Recycling Coordinator to support and coordinate a number of waste reduction and recycling initiatives that support the Town’s residential solid waste and recycling program and within Town buildings, parks and facilities.
The goal of the Recycling Coordinator is to improve the quality and effectiveness of facility recycling efforts and also reduce the overall waste generation by the community through engaging education and strong monitoring. The Coordinator builds relationships with administrators, custodial staff, Board of Health staff, service providers and vendors, MassDEP and other recycling coordinators, and community groups. Works under the general supervision of the DPW Business Manager.
Duties include:
- Assisting town officials with the residential recycling program, focusing on targeted initiatives such as promotion of cardboard drop off, coordination of household hazardous waste events, expansion of textile recycling and organic waste collection and composting programs, and general resident education about recycling and waste prevention.
- Supporting waste reduction and recycling practices in Town offices, shared spaces, public areas, parks and trails, and at all events that take place in or on municipal facilities.
- Promoting recycling initiatives among residents and businesses, serving as the main point of contact regarding recycling in Town buildings with custodians and outside contractors.
- Communicating, outreaching, and providing technical assistance to administrative departments to improve or expand recycling efforts.
- Providing assistance in development and execution of new recycling and educational programs. This may include community events such as Sharon Day, presentations, or recycling events such as waste reduction competitions, video/poster contests, and training for stakeholders.
- Tracking progress and communicating the success of the program to community groups and town officials about benefits of waste reduction, recycling, and composting.
- Coordinating with Board of Health, DPW, Town Administrator and solid waste and recycling vendor to meet service needs while minimizing expense to the Town.
- Keeping informed and updated on industry issues and supporting other sustainability initiatives.
The position is part-time approximately 15 hours per week, 50 weeks a year, with flexibility to reduce hours in a particular week(s) to accommodate vacation and other personal commitments.
Qualifications and Experience:
Successful candidates will have an understanding of the recycling, composting and solid waste industry and in working with town residents to teach concepts of waste reduction, recycling and composting. Candidates are expected to have five (5) years of work experience, up to four (4) years of which may be substituted by college courses, preferably in environmental studies, sustainability, economics, or project management or some closely related field.
Successful candidates will have an understanding of the recycling, composting and solid waste industry and in working with town residents to teach concepts of waste reduction, recycling and composting. Candidates are expected to have five (5) years of work experience, up to four (4) years of which may be substituted by college courses, preferably in environmental studies, sustainability, economics, or project management or some closely related field.
- Experience working with the general public and with a team of volunteers, employees and a variety of stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with the use of social media platforms
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize projects, with strong skill set in project management and ability to problem-solve
- Ability to lift and move files, records and recycling equipment up to 35 pounds, maintain possession of a valid driver's license and have regular access to a vehicle
- Proficiency with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, for written communication, presentations and data collection/analysis
Rate of Pay: $22.90 per hour
How To Apply:
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Town Administrator’s Office
Sharon Town Offices
90 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
Sharon Town Offices
90 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
The application is available at: https://www.townofsharon.net/home/files/employment-application-fillable
Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM