Waste Zero Intern

Job Description

Waste Zero Intern | Recology

The Tone:
This is an internship at Recology, located in Seattle, Washington, with a hybrid work schedule. Recology is the largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry, deeply committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities. The company operates with a creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, all while driven by an inspired mission to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize. This Waste Zero Intern role is crucial for assisting with the coordination and administration of waste diversion programs and community-wide services, including public education, communication of services, and audits of recyclable materials from various customers, directly contributing to Recology’s distinct professional challenges to grow a community that sees a world without waste.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Seattle, Washington, United States

• Team: Waste Zero Team, reporting to Waste Zero Manager
• Mission: Assists with coordinating waste diversion programs and educating the public on resource recovery services.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite of applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Administration: Assists with the coordination and administration of waste diversion programs and community-wide services.
• Customer Engagement: Conducts simple waste audits for customers, contributing to diversion strategies and identifying areas for improvement, and may help implement service changes.
• Outreach and Education: Delivers public education programs to fulfill contract requirements, collaborates on ideas to educate customers and the general public about Recology’s services, and oversees outreach booths at events.
• Data and Reporting: Assists with maintaining a comprehensive file system for customer information, ensures accurate data entry into systems, and produces detailed audit reports.
• Event Management: Coordinates programs and community events, ensuring all materials and collateral are ready, and leads the setup and breakdown of related materials and activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level position. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Requires at least 1 year of administrative and events coordination experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in computer programs, particularly the Microsoft Office suite of applications; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team; ability to understand and follow directions; and a valid driver’s license.
• Bonus: Student or Alumni of the University of Washington are preferred, with a strong preference for recent graduates, and related coursework and/or training.