We are hiring a Field Coordinator!

Do you like talking trash with your friends?

Do you sort recyclables out of other people’s trash bins?

Do you excel in Excel?

We have the job for you…

Perform on-site work at all types of businesses (retail, restaurant, hotels, shopping malls, offices and others) in the Southern California region to: 

(1) determine current level of solid waste/diversion service; contact business management/owner to participate in recycling program, 

(2) design diversion programs; work with the local solid waste collection company; interact with city staff to implement diversion programs at businesses, 

(3) provide follow-up support to businesses, answer questions, and monitor diversion program results, and 

(4) report results to the City. 

Strong interpersonal skills are required to balance the need for an effective citywide diversion program with the operational and business requirements of the commercial sector and the city’s waste hauler. Successful implementation will require diplomacy, tact, and perseverance.

Position Responsibilities/Skills Required: 

•   Assist in the design and implementation of commercial recycling programs at businesses in several cities. Coordinate and monitor programs with each city’s waste hauler, and attend monthly progress meetings with staff in each city. Prepare and update Excel spreadsheet to track the status of each business’ diversion program. Submit the recycling database to each City monthly.

•   Strong customer service skills and ability to telephone and meet with busy business owners and managers to discuss recycling programs and to obtain permission to implement diversion programs. Ability to be persistent, respectful and tactful and to diplomatically handle escalated situations.

•   Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining contact with EcoNomics’ main office via telephone and e-mail on important issues. Ability to organize data while in the field and to stay in contact with City staff by promptly returning telephone calls and responding to e-mails while in the field. Ability to be a self-starter coupled with the confidence to ask for help and direction when needed.

•   Must be comfortable adapting to a changing travel schedule, and the needs of City staff and the businesses implementing diversion programs.

•   Ability to effectively apply strong organizational skills to manage detail-oriented tasks such as database upkeep and maintenance.

•   Excellent excel and writing skills to prepare reports, agendas, updates, and memorandums to City clients and recycling proposals for businesses.

Location: 

This position is required to live in or near Orange County.

Please send your resume to people@economicsinc.net