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Solid Waste Coordinator - Fayetteville Arkansas
Company: Communities Unlimited, Inc. Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posted On: 05/16/2024
Position Description Position: Solid Waste CoordinatorImmediate Supervisor: Area Director Program OperationsMission Focus: Community SustainabilityLocation: AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN, TX Summary of PositionThe Solid Waste Coordinator provides direct technical assistance to rural community solid waste management systems. Advisors work alongside decision-makers in small communities with solid waste disposal and/or recycling needs in areas such as program management, technical operations, and/or finance and administration. The Advisor leverages resources and coordinates with other Communities Unlimited staff and strategic partners to provide the necessary training and task completion needed to build local capacity for solid waste and/or recycling management and operations. The Solid Waste Coordinator position requires travel to work with targeted communities in AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN, and/or TX. Position RequirementsTo satisfy the basic requirements for the position, applicants must meet all requirements of Option A or all requirements of Option B or all requirements of Option C OPTION A: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, community development, political science, sociology, or public administration with at least 3-years-experience working in community operations and/or solid waste/recycling programming. OPTION B: A minimum of 6-years-experience working in community development or community organizing activities with demonstrated mastery-level skills in solid waste and/or recycling operations that resulted in achievement of goals within projected timeline. OPTION C: Completion of a twelve (12) month internship with Communities Unlimited with successful performance evaluation related to community engagement. Additional Position Requirements--- Current SW Operator's License (or) ability and willingness to obtain license within one year of employment.--- Experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of challenges faced by rural communities in CU's geographic service area.--- Demonstrated success securing program funding program. Experience writing successful federal / state grant applications is preferred.--- Strong preference for experience collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders.--- Must be located or willing to relocate to CU's 7 state service area. --- Computer literacy and effective keyboarding skills (Windows/Microsoft) are required.--- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.--- Experience with video conferencing tools (e.g. Skype, ZOOM, Google Meets, TEAMs) and Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, TEAMs) are a plus.--- Valid driver's license is required - reliable personal vehicle and maintain at least the state minimum personal automotive liability insurance for job related travel.--- Must be authorized to work in the USA. Successful management advisors must have the: - Ability to build effective professional relationships with a diverse audience.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision to accomplish goals.
- Ability to manage competing timelines and project deliverables while maintaining effective communication with implementation team members and clients. Summary of Essential Job Duties
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