Sustainability Coordinator at Independent Recycling Services Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability, LEED Certification, Data Entry, Environmental Reporting, Waste Audits, Customer Education, Billing, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Excel, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, Recycling Management, Project Coordination, Event Management, Communication

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description We are seeking a professional to lead our sustainability team. This position would focus on creating and distributing sustainability reporting, managing elective recycling service partnerships, and customer training and education. REPORTING DUTIES 1. Monthly Environmental Report Creation/Distribution Enter data from recycling drivers’ routes into our Trux database and maintain environmental routes. Set up new accounts for environmental statements and maintain existing accounts. Create and distribute Environmental Reports to 100+ customers monthly. 2. Waste Audits and Reporting Coordinate audit procedure and dates with customer, dispatch, and the recycling plant. Perform LEED certified waste audits on customer containers. Create a comprehensive report for customers tracking the contents found in containers. 3. LEED Construction Reports Creation/Distribution Generate, save, and send LEED reports to customers. Set up new accounts to track diversion when applicable. Respond to customer inquiries regarding said reports. SUBCONTRACT COORDINATION Establish and maintain ancillary recycling services (paper shredding, e-waste recycling, compost collection) for all applicable accounts. This includes recurring services as well as one-time services. Coordinate with the service vendor and customer to schedule and oversee services BILLING/INVOICING/CREDITS DUTIES Prepare and enter billing for universal waste pickups. Prepare and enter billing for monthly compost pickups. Prepare and enter billing for paper shredding. Prepare and enter billing for miscellaneous items (trash FOBS, container sales, compostable bin liners, decal orders, etc.). EDUCATION DUTIES Participate in: Lunch-and-learns when needed (in person or virtual) Cleaning staff trainings Tabling events/vendor fairs Walk-through waste audits and audit summaries Recycling program launch trainings (new and existing customers) Attend sales meetings with clients when needed. Manage the scheduling for Earth Day and America Recycles Day event calendars. RFP’s/SALES FORCE/SALES SUPPORT 1. Bids Work with Sales to complete and submit RFP’s. RECYCLING CONTAMINATION Educate customers on recycling contamination through photos/grading information. Develop tools and suggestions to help customers avoid continued recycling contamination MARKETING DUTIES Work closely with the sales team to create/develop marketing materials for Sales/Sustainability. Create/distribute signage (flyers, brochures, posters). Maintain and distribute program startup guides for sustainability sub-k services. MISCELLANEOUS Assemble compactor activation data on a monthly basis. Keep track of/order applicable inventory. Complete purchase requisition documents. Assist in recycling plant tour set up. Assist in managing office compost and recycling programs. Requirements Sustainability degree or sustainability experience. LEED GA preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, Canva, and Adobe Acroba

Responsibilities

The Sustainability Coordinator will lead the sustainability team, focusing on sustainability reporting, managing recycling partnerships, and customer training. Responsibilities include creating monthly environmental reports, coordinating waste audits, and establishing recycling services.