Waste Reduction Coordinator
Full Time
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Posted
Job description
Description
WASTE REDUCTION COORDINATOR
HIRING RANGE: $5,574.00 - $6,247.00 MONTHLY
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About the Position:
Perform a variety of independently assigned tasks, to support and coordinate duties for waste reduction program and efforts; interact with customers, vendors, and the public on participation requirements and a variety of recycling topics; create and update a wide variety of content to include promotional materials, formal correspondence, technical documents, and educational and public relation publications; develop, execute, and manage programs, services and special events related to recycling; facilitate presentations to community groups, residents and businesses.
About the Recycling Division:
The City of Grand Junction Recycling Division provides collection of recyclable material to residential customers within the city limits and also operates a manned drop off open to the public six days a week. Our department takes pride in its work and believes that customer service, along with education to the public is a top priority for our team members.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Work with institutional and other clients in the development of waste reduction programs.
- Create and update a wide variety of content to include promotional materials, formal correspondence, technical documents, and educational and public relation publications.
- Provide documents and media updates to the communications department.
- Provide information required for grants, loans, and other local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
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Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible recycling and waste reduction experience, administrative support, and/or customer service experience.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Supplemental Information
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.
If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
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