Field Consultant Roster

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our roster of consultants who can be called upon to assist with project-specific work on a part-time, intermittent basis.

The type of work can vary but is often related to waste characterization studies and zero waste outreach. Demand for this type of work can also vary; it occurs occasionally throughout the year, may require flexible hours, or may have designated hours including weekends and evenings.

• Engagement with businesses, property managers, and residents on environmental topics through phone calls, door-to-door outreach, presentations, and events.
• Sorting waste, recycling, and organic material to collect data for waste characterization studies.
• Data collection and electronic data entry both in the field and in the office.
• Conducting research, which could include desktop research or stakeholder interviews, and synthesizing results.
• Writing emails, reports, memos, and other project-related documents.

Requirements:

• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to a diversity of styles and perspectives, both in person and on the phone.
• Strong level of comfort working with technology including tablet computers.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Initiative, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor.
• Experience setting up sustainability programs at businesses and/or residential buildings.
• Knowledge of and interest in water and energy efficiency, sustainable building, hazardous waste management and pollution prevention, solid waste, composting, and/or recycling.
• Ability to connect with people who have personal backgrounds that are different from your own.
• Access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk on uneven surfaces for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather.