Recycling Coordinator I

Recycling Coordinator I

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Proven ability of effectively managing client relationships
• Interact effectively with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Ability to often travel to surrounding Los Angeles City and County areas
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical account support (including, but not limited to): set up contracts and oversee accounts; increase/decrease service; identify waste problem areas; determine container types, sizes, and locations; establish a collection schedule; and identify employee training needs
• Responsible for all client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables and revenue
• Conduct business site visits, research and analysis, waste assessments, and surveys
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Assist in the approval of service changes, invoices, and payment collections
• Provide administrative and analytical support (including answering phone calls)
• Evaluate effectiveness of clientele resource management practices and programs, identify opportunities and strategies to increase waste diversion, and help clientele set goals for future diversion practices
• Interact directly and maintain effective working relationships with business owners, management companies, maintenance companies and staff, customers, residents, community groups, and the general public
• Actively be involved with local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations
• Participate in public education and outreach activities including presentations, workshops, trainings, and tabling
• Educate customers on the latest recycling regulations (i.e. AB 1826, AB 341, etc.)
• Implement commercial waste diversion practices through reduce, reuse, recycling, and composting programs
• Participate in pilot studies to evaluate strategies that may increase recycling, waste reduction, collection efficiency, or other benefits
• Reports to the Recycling Coordinator I (Leads), providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis
• Build relationships with clients to cross sell any additional services we may offer and encourage new business opportunities outside City of LA
• Work cross functionally with other departments: Customer Service, Operations, Finance, Collections, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (i.e. Spanish, Korean, Chinese, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in CRM Databases (i.e. Softpak) and sales related software (i.e. Salesforce)
• Certification, training, and experience in recycling and materials management
• A general understanding of: applicable federal, state and local legislation and regulations related to materials management; general terminology regarding waste, recycling, resource management, and zero waste; product characterization and materials identification; extended producer responsibility