Sustainability Outreach Coordinator

Waste Connections
  • San Jose, CA
  • $90,000–$100,000 Per Year
13 days ago

Job Description

Outreach Coordinator


West Valley Collection and Recycling – A Waste Connections Company

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 Annually

Location: In-person (first 6–12 months while training)

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), with occasional evenings and weekends


Who We Are


At Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN), we’re more than just the leading waste services company in North America—we’re a place where you can grow, be heard, and make a real impact. We believe in servant leadership, empowering our people, and fostering a culture where integrity, respect, and passion drive everything we do.


Why Join Us?


+ Culture: We’re a team of self-directed, empowered professionals who know our work matters.

+ Integrity: We do what we say—every time. We keep our promises to our customers and each other.

+ Respect: We treat our communities, customers, and coworkers with the respect they deserve.

+ Growth: We’re expanding every year, offering exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal development.


About the Role


As an Outreach Coordinator , you’ll be the face of our community engagement efforts, leading education and outreach programs focused on waste reduction and recycling. You’ll work with businesses, schools, multi-family residences, and at community events to promote sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.


Key Responsibilities


+ Develop and deliver outreach programs on recycling, food waste, and waste reduction.

+ Engage with local businesses, schools, and residents to promote sustainable practices.

+ Represent the company at community events and public forums.

+ Create educational materials and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.

+ Track and report outreach metrics and program effectiveness.


What You Bring


+ Passion for environmental sustainability and local recycling initiatives.

+ Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience speaking to both large and small groups.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

+ Organized, flexible, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.

+ Experience managing projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.

+ At least 5 years of experience in sustainability, specifically in the waste industry.


To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.


We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".


Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Jose, CA
Salary$90,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Food Deliveryunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Program Evaluationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Servant leadershipunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
  • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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