Zero Waste Manager

Department: Field Operations

Reports to: Field Operations Director

Directly Supervises: Recycling Program Staff/Corpsmembers

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Organization Summary

San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) provides professional job‐training and educational development opportunities for individuals 18‐26 years of age through a variety of environmentally focused, community service‐based programs. In coordination with job‐training and educational attainment, SFCC offers wrap-around services, such as housing assistance and mental health and wellness referrals, aimed at reducing social and financial barriers, and uplifting low‐income and disadvantaged communities in San Francisco. SFCC focuses on two job‐training pathways: natural resources management and recycling. Natural resources management projects include habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, plant care and farming, landscaping maintenance, and trail building. Recycling projects include the collection of and education around recycling beverage containers, e‐waste, waste tires, and used oil.

Job Summary

The Recycling Program Manager will take a leadership role to develop and oversee all aspects of SFCC’s recycling program. The Recycling Program Manager is responsible for developing partnerships and projects to meet local needs, developing new fee-for-service projects as well as grant management for all existing recycling program grants, including large state recycling grants. The Manager will build a team of Coordinator(s) and Supervisors which they will directly and indirectly supervise. The Recycling Program Manager is responsible for facilitating communication and the integration of Recycling Program activities within SFCC’s other programs, as well as creating a positive atmosphere to encourage learning and high-quality project completion.

SFCC’s program guides and mentors’ participants, known as Corpsmembers, in personal and academic development, professionalism, public interaction, environmental ethics, recycling and waste management issues. The Recycling Program Manager will ensure that all staff within the Recycling Program department provide Corpsmembers with initial and on-going mentorship and educational support. This position supports the Executive Director and the Field Operations Director by carrying out special projects as assigned and by keeping them apprised of any pending issues.

Compensation

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Pay rate: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

  • Build and maintain strong recycling programs in the City of San Francisco and surrounding communities including contacting project sponsors and partners, attending meetings relevant to waste management in local jurisdictions, accurately estimating projects, negotiating contracts, securing funding, and managing the successful implementation of projects.

  • Assess community needs and initiate appropriate partnerships. Design and implement programs that meet the local needs and are in accordance with SFCC’s strategic plan and annual goals.

  • Lead the planning process of new recycling programs including assessing feasibility, planning potential projects, and implementing appropriate projects.

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and performance of all SFCC’s Recycling Programs, activities, and services, ensuring that program and grant goals are being met.

  • Produce all internal and external reports in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

  • Ensure all deliverables, budgetary and other requirements are met and reported accurately.

  • Manage personnel in a manner that ensures that all SFCC’s policies and procedures are followed.

  • Responsible for the implementation of SFCC’s safety plans, use good judgment in assessing potential safety hazards and assures compliance with all relevant OSHA labor laws.

  • Ensure that Recycling Programs meet income targets and stays within budgeted expenses. Manage all financial and reporting requirements of grants and fee for service contracts for recycling programs.

  • Oversee all recycling equipment and facility needs including acquisition, procedures, maintenance, and security.

  • Represent program and organization at a variety of meetings, conferences, public forums, and committees.

Qualifications & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • A college degree in management, environmental science, business, or a related field or equivalent experience.

  • Four or more years of experience in a management position preferred.

  • Extensive experience and technical skills in recycling and waste management work, including contracting and project management preferred.

  • Experience in program development, grant management, and reporting preferred.

  • Must have superior communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively represent SFCC with funders, project sponsors and in the community.

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and experience with MS Office software and databases.

  • Experience developing and managing budgets.

  • Proven ability to work with people from a wide variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds.

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and mediate disputes.

  • Clean driving record and ability to obtain a CA Class B driver’s license.

  • First Aid/CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

  • Valid CA Driver’s License and ability to be covered on agency license

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Recycling Program Manager sometimes works outdoors around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides, with exposure to excessive noise, fumes, and extremes in temperature. They may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs. and carry objects at least ½ mile. This position frequently uses special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the Recycling Program Manager is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk or hear. They use hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull.

Additionally, there are normal office working conditions and associated physical demands. For example, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk using a computer and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, 403 (B), FSA, and Commuter

To Apply


The SFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The SFCC does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Americans With Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, protect qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the employer.

COVID-19 considerations:

SFCC is committed to slowing and stopping the transmission of COVID-19. All stave is required to follow the state and local legal directives, which include wearing a mask in all public spaces when required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION OF MY EMPLOYMENT, THE ORGANIZATION OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.