Job Summary:

The Recycling Coordinator will manage recycling programs, ensuring proper retrieval of recyclable materials and the handling of required documentation and recordkeeping of collections.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and trains recycling technicians, community service workers, and other recycling operations staff.
• May assist with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and facilitates recycling pickup and drop-off programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local ordinances and guidelines.
• Coordinates recycling collection schedules to optimize service quality and efficiency; assigns technicians and truck drivers to various routes.
• Coordinates shipments of recyclable materials to processing companies or recyclable shipping brokers.
• Identifies and investigates violations of recycling or solid waste ordinances.
• Designs and implements community solid and hazardous waste management programs.
• Sets recycling plans, goals, and initiatives in the community to minimize waste and encourage program participation and compliance.
• Drafts and implements operations budget.
• Completes paperwork, recordkeeping, or monitoring required for grant-funded projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required, preferably including coursework in environmental studies or public administration.
• Extensive work experience as a Certified Recycling Professional or familiarity with the states Department of Environmental Protection regulations, waste/recycling services, and municipal ordinances may be substituted for educational requirement.
• At least two years of related work experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.