Part Time Waste Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator

<p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Your day to day as a Part-Time Regional Waste Management and Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>What you need to be successful</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>To excel in the role of Part-Time Regional Waste Management and Diversion Education and Outreach Coordinator, candidates should possess a strong background in municipal and state government waste management, recycling, and organic material programs. Experience in educational settings is crucial for effectively delivering content to diverse audiences. Proficiency in program management, particularly concerning municipal budgets, grant management, and solid waste initiatives, will enable you to successfully oversee projects. Strong skills in drafting educational content across various media-such as hard copy, web-based platforms, video, and social media-are essential for engaging community members and stakeholders. Additionally, the ability to research and summarize current best practices in waste management, with a focus on food waste and organic materials, will bolster program effectiveness.</p> <p>Effective communication skills are vital for interacting with public members, municipal entities, educational institutions, and communities, particularly in K-12 settings, fostering collaboration and support for sustainability initiatives.</p> <p> </p> <p>Knowledge and skills required for the position are:</p> <ul> <li>Municipal and/or state government waste management recycling and/or organic material programs and services especially experience in an educational setting</li> <li>Program management and budgets especially those related to municipal government grant management and solid waste management recycling and diversion initiatives</li> <li>Drafting educational content using various forms of media including hard copy web-based content video (YouTube) and/or social media</li> <li>Researching and summarizing current and best practices in waste management recycling and diversion especially related to food waste/rescue and organic materials</li> <li>Communicate with various members of the public municipal government, educational institutions, and the communities they serve especially K-12</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?</strong></h3> <p>If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!</p>

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