Career Connections

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes: 

Intern & Sustainability Manager

Searching for 2 people who have knowledge and passion in the world of sustainability.

One intern role to work on shipments of aftermarket goods and improve processes there along with physically participating in their textile fabric research project.  This role can start immediately and work closely with their Director of logistics, warehouse and acquisitions.   Must be able willing and able to do physical work along with computer type work.  Sustainability Intern

The other position is a Sustainability Manager Role, leading their waste diversion projects as well as building sustainable practices in all they do.  Must be able to work through ambiguity, be a change agent and work between divisions and departments, along with community to lead these efforts. This position will work closely with Business Development and Donated Goods Retail Team.  Sustainability Manager

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The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC):

Development and Program Manager

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) is hiring for a brand new position, Development and Program Manager. We are seeking a professional who is passionate about the environment and sustainable materials management. The ideal candidate would have experience in fundraising, marketing, and project management and be located in the Northeast, U.S. Development and Program Manager

The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency is a local public authority of the State of New York whose mission is to protect public health and the environment and to promote sustainable materials management practices in Ulster County by efficiently managing solid waste materials with a focus on resource conservation. The Agency is seeking a MFR Laborer, a Scalehouse Operator, a Driver/Operator A, and Driver/Operator B. Interested candidates may view the detailed job description on our website at: https://ucrra.org/employment/

 

Cascadia is part of a team conducting a city-wide characterization of the refuse; metals, glass and plastic (MGP); paper; and organics waste streams.
The selected contractor(s) will be expected to provide teams of waste samplers that can commit to at least three consecutive weeks onsite in New York City, where they will collect samples during overnight shifts. The teams collect samples on 12-hour overnight shifts, six nights per week (Monday through Saturday). Staff available for longer than three weeks are preferred, only highly skilled staff with prior DSNY sampling experience will be considered for periods of less than three weeks. Selected teams must be available during two sorting seasons in 2023: from March 23-May 19 and from July 6-September 1.

NYC Waste Characterization Sampling Services Budget Template  

 

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PaintCare:

Community Engagement Manager

PaintCare is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Engagement Manager.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing PaintCare’s integrated strategy for engaging with and educating diverse communities about paint stewardship. They will research, write, implement, and manage diverse community engagement plans to be deployed across all states and districts where PaintCare operates paint stewardship programs. Plans should include a variety of tactics and activities including in-person meetings, print media, digital campaigns, social media activation, deploying face-to-face outreach teams, and other forms of communications. The position is part of PaintCare’s communications department and reports to the director of communications.  More information about the position is available online at: https://american-coatings-association.breezy.hr/p/0c0946ae58a3-community-engagement-manager