Confluence Enviro. Center – Waste Prevention Educator [United States]

 

**THIS IS NOT THE FULL APPLICATION** **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG/APPLY-NOW FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program, and Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling. The Waste Prevention Educator will: • Support event engagement strategy- Inform event selection. Develop, test and evaluate new educational activities at events. Staff events and provide support to Master Recycler and Environmental Promoter volunteers who will also staff events. Support community access to services including curbside collection for hard-to-recycle items, compost collection, curbside battery recycling and reduced rate program for low-income households. (20%) • Support PlanetCon- This community-led, County-supported event serves over 300 households at each event, and typically two are held each year. Recruit and coordinate with community organizations for tabling, promotion, supporting day-of-event logistics and tabling. (15%) • Support Repair Fairs- Each year Washington County SWR organizes up to 10 Repair Fairs. Member-provided support may include recruiting volunteer fixers, promoting and staffing the events. (10%) • Multifamily engagement- Assist staff in offering technical assistance to multifamily property managers and providing education to multifamily communities to improve waste and recycling collection. The focus of this work will be on historically underserved communities. Recruit Master Recycler volunteers to help with outreach and education efforts (35%). • Depending on time, staffing, and other factors: • Presentations to community groups • Drafting content for social media • Digital engagement campaigns The Member will participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Training Series, completing a Change Agent Project (CAP), team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).

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Member Duties : **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG/APPLY-NOW FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** Develop relationships with program partners such as community groups, property managers and Master Recyclers. Develop, test and evaluate education activities. Provide direct public information to community members through presentations, door-to-door outreach and at community events. Identify and communicate material, information, and resource needs required to perform duties. Prepare and distribute education materials related to projects. Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers for waste reduction outreach activities. Collect and enter data related to outreach and education projects in Word, Excel, Salesforce and other programs as needed. Complete and submit all necessary paperwork and reports in a timely manner. Attend and complete all training and service requirements. Wear required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Environment , Education , Hunger .

Skills :
http://confluencecenter.org/ , General Skills .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Confluence Enviro. Center – Waste Prevention Educator

Program Start/End Date

09/06/2023 - 07/26/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Accepting Applications

From 05/25/2023 To 09/05/2023

Contact

Salma Preppernau

5441 SE Belmont St

Portland OR 97215

5037196779

spreppernau@confluencecenter.org

confluencecenter.org/

Listing ID

62021

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