About The Position
The Recycling Specialist (RS) makes service calls to businesses to assess, educate, and implement effective recycling and organics composting programs.
Service calls include visits to grocery stores, restaurants, wholesale food companies, and any business that may generate food waste or recyclable materials.
The RS will determine which programs each business must implement based on laws administered by Cal Recycle, State of California.
The RS will educate business owners, managers, and employees about the relevant program(s) and assist them with compliance.
Education will include one-on-one meetings, group meetings, virtual meetings, and distributing various fliers, collection containers, or other goods.
The RS is responsible for semi-annual follow-ups with businesses, ensuring compliance with the above-listed programs.
This position is approximately 70% fieldwork, with the balance of duties to be done at the Science Discovery office in San Luis Obispo.
The RS will use a tablet with customer relationship management software to track details for each business.
Other duties include training sessions, written correspondence with clients, staff meetings, and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Skills / Requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to develop and implement solutions as needed
• Ability and willingness to provide superior customer service
• Capacity to work well with a variety of personality types
• Own reliable transportation, good driving record
• Auto insurance to meet company standards
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated without regular supervision
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for a distance of 50 feet
• Flexible weekly schedule
• Completion of a background check
Is This You?
We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, exhibits outstanding people skills, and can problem-solve while developing practical solutions in challenging situations.
You are self-directed when necessary and derive satisfaction from working in a field that promotes wise and efficient resource use.
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