FOOD WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR Apply
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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FOOD WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
Salary Range: $40 to $46 Hourly
(15-19 HOURS PER WEEK/NO BENEFITS)
The City of Stamford is seeking a Food Waste and Sustainability Coordinator. The individual in this role must be passionate about our environment, city and residents and will use their knowledge and creativity to expand current city projects and create new sustainability projects.
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Solid Waste and Recycling, the Coordinator will regulate and improve the delivery of garbage, recycling and comport collection across the City of Stamford. The coordinator will also develop policies and programs to promote the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of the City of Stamford waste management systems; will report and ensure that the project adheres to EPA guidelines while gathering metrics and data, and report to the EPA, Director of Recycling
& Sanitation, Food Waste Task force and City Boards as requested.
Example of Duties:
- Help ensure that the City of Stamford will create four strategically located food waste disposal points per specification provided.
- Initiate, plan and manage a curbside food waste and cardboard collection program for selected large multi-family residences, a recycling/food waste education and outreach program and a pilot food waste collection program from strategically located food waste receptacles.
- Oversee the processing, purchasing and installation of four new food waste composters, as well as approximately 52 on street (sidewalk) food waste receptacles.
- Oversee data collection and reporting.
- Plan and administer surveys and other program evaluation data collection efforts; analyze results and apply to program improvement efforts; develop executive summaries and other reports.
- Evaluate the performance of regulated and unregulated waste collection systems.
- Apply for new grants to continue, expand and create sustainability programs.
- Recruit staff and volunteers to work as ambassadors for City programs (e.g., at farmers markets, recycling locations, city events).
- Educate and motivate residents about food waste scrap collection and composting through various means including social media, direct interaction, community meetings, as well as school and religious institution outreach.
- Develop and make available educational materials, including but not limited to, written materials, in- person and virtual workshops, school-based programming, online resources, social media content, and community events to provide information on food waste reduction, food scraps diversion techniques, at-home composting, source separation, proper food scraps storage.
- Work with other environmental groups in the State of Connecticut to coordinate efforts and learn of other environmental initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer to prepare reports, maintain records, research and compile data.
- Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
- Ability to lead with vision, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, take initiative and drive organizational excellence.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, champion and manage change, and articulate City leaderships priorities.
- Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity.
- Ability to accurately organize and maintain electronic files.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
- Ability to communicate and related effectively with diverse audiences, partners, decision-makers, listen and understand and lead open and inclusive discussions and decision-making processes.
- Ability to communicate clearly, logically and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in environmental management, sustainability, project management, and marketing.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit an Employment Application. Applications can be obtained at the City of Stamford, Human Resources Division, 9th Floor, 888 Washington Boulevard,
Stamford, Connecticut or at www.cityofstamford.org. Please note: Only properly completed and submitted applications and application supplement will be considered. Applications of candidates who do not meet the stated position requirements will not be considered. Employment applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.
Interested Candidates should submit a
City of Stamford Application to HRRecruiting@stamfordct.gov
Please include Food Waste & Sustainability Coordinator in the Subject Line.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 19 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Must be very independent and self motivated
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06902
