AmeriCorps Waste Reduction Outreach Specialist

~ The Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program provides information and resources to help Washington County, Oregon residents, property managers and businesses prevent waste, recycle and dispose of garbage properly. It also regulates how garbage and recycling is collected, stored and disposed of. ~

The Solid Waste & Recycling Program provides recycling information and resources to residents and businesses in all of the cities within the county, except the City of Beaverton, which operates its own program. The Solid Waste & Recycling Program's technical support and education are provided under agreements with Metro, the regional planning agency for solid waste management, and the ten participating cities.

Visit our website to learn about services and resources provided by the Solid Waste & Recycling Program.     

Position Overview

The
Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program is seeking an
enthusiastic, motivated, independent and reliable person to increase waste
reduction awareness throughout Washington County.

• Position
  Title: Waste
  Reduction Outreach Specialist
• Location:
  Washington County, Hillsboro, OR
• Dates of
  Service: September 7, 2016 - July 28, 2017
• Deadline:
  July 8, 2016 

Responsibilities  

The
Waste Reduction Outreach Specialist will focus on the following topics: 

• Food waste
  prevention outreach to low-income or culturally diverse communities as
  part of the award-winning Eat
  Smart, Waste Less Challenge campaign.
• General
  waste reduction education to the public at community events.
• Reuse and
  recycling assistance at multifamily communities.

This is
a rewarding, life changing opportunity to support environmental stewardship,
develop a variety of skills and interact with diverse populations including
seniors, youth, and Spanish-speaking households.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated
  with a strong commitment to sustainability, and passion for resource
  conservation.
• A
  cooperative manner and the ability to serve as part of a diverse team.
• Interested
  in engaging the public via group presentations, door-to-door canvassing
  and at events.
• Ability to
  communicate orally and in writing in both English (advanced) and Spanish
  (beginner or intermediate).
• Detail
  oriented.
• Proficiency
  in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 Benefits:

• A taxable,
  monthly living allowance ($12,530 paid over the term of service).
•  Upon
  successful completion of a term of service, eligible Members receive an
  education award of $5,775. The education award can be used to repay
  qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited
  institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education
  award is taxed in the year that it is used. 
• Loan
  forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps
  will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable). 
• Basic
  medical insurance (covers Members only, not dependents). 
• Child care
  allowance for those who qualify. 
• May be
  eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• Professional
  development, trainings and networking opportunities. 
• $100
  training fund available.

 Transportation Information:

• Member will
  have access to County vehicles. 
• Member
  eligible for mileage reimbursement from the County for use of Member's
  personal vehicle.
• Member will
  be provided a Trimet Pass.

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Here!" to see
  the full
  position description  and
  apply
  at the Confluence
  Environmental Center website. Or;
• Call or email Heather Robinson with questions, or, email her a cover letter, resume and contact information for
  three references.