• Lead preconstruction meetings with contractors
• Enforce local construction waste diversion regulations
• Collaborate across departments to manage sustainable outcomes

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• Are you a self-driven, organized, and detail-oriented person who loves reclaimed material?
• Do you thrive in an ever-changing work environment?
• Would you like to join a team that values honesty, professionalism, and accountability?

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This position exists to become a fully functional environmental protection specialist specializing in product stewardship programs for hard to recycle materials. Under supervision and support of other recycling and producer responsibility specialist in the unit, the position will: 1) conduct inspections for the Paint Stewardship Programs, as well as inspections of other solid waste recycling facilities; 2) provide compliance assistance and technical outreach to the regulated community, and 3) collect, analyze, and evaluate waste diversion recycling data associated with hard to recycle materials and authorized product stewardship programs. This position performs regulatory oversight of Colorado’s Paint Stewardship Program, as authorized under SB 14-029. Specific duties of this position are completed with supervisor oversight as an EPS I position.

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Elements Mountain Compost is seeking a composting technician to support the weekly collection and processing of food scraps to create compost. The position involves driving a large pickup truck (no CDL required), moving and cleaning bins, and sifting and bagging compost outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Additional duties may include communicating with current and potential customers, staffing farmers market events, turning compost piles and general site maintenance. No composting experience required, paid training is included but candidates must be dedicated, self-motivated and able to work independently.

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The Operations Manager – Processing, manages relationships with recycling post-collection facilities and processors. This role will oversee CAA’s reimbursement program for post-collection services, including material recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer facilities, and secondary processing. The Operations Manager - Processing will also collaborate with CAA Colorado teammates, the CAA national organization, and external stakeholders to on ramp new materials onto the Minimum Recyclable List (MRL) and invest in Colorado’s recycling infrastructure. This role will ensure workflows are managed to meet critical implementation, operational, and reporting deadlines. 

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Reporting to the State Executive Director, the Operations Manager - Hauling will oversee CAA’s reimbursement program for collection of residential and non-residential recycling. This role manages relationships and service agreements with recycling collection service providers including municipal, contracted, open market, and drop-off. The Operations Manager - Hauling will also collaborate with CAA teammates and external stakeholders to educate and engage with stakeholders, expand access to recycling collection services, and invest in Colorado’s recycling infrastructure. This role will ensure workflows are managed to meet critical implementation, operational, and reporting deadlines. 

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RRS is a mission oriented company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 70 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000+ projects around the globe. RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value.  

Recycle Colorado is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, experienced professional to lead Recycle Colorado as we continue to grow our presence across the state and into a national leader in recycling and waste reduction.

This staffer will work cross-departmentally to provide educational and engagement strategies and implementation for Eco-Cycle’s campaigns and programs as well as manage our 1,000-plus Eco-Leader Volunteer Network. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Develop and implement community organizing and engagement strategies for Eco-Cycle
2. Lead and manage Eco-Cycle’s Eco-Leader Volunteer Network
3. Be a primary educator for the general community (except for schools)

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This position fulfills a key strategic role within the program. The C3 marketing and communications specialist ensures that program communications correctly reflect strategic program goals and priorities, regulations as necessary, and technical discussions related to the program. The focus of the position is general communications work to include, electronic and traditional print, social media, website, media releases and media support. The position also manages special projects, stakeholder engagement, coordination of training and events, and increases capacity for stakeholder and industry relationships. This position is responsible for reviewing program reports and other materials created by the program, reviewing and updating division webpages, coordinating and developing proactive communications such as media/social media campaigns, and in response to communications and addresses press releases, media inquiries, and interviews.

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The C3 Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist identifies projects that align with the board’s strategic plan and program priorities, and works with identified applicants to develop grant request documents for rural communities that align with board criteria. The C3 program defines rural areas a county or geographical area outside of the Front Range as defined in Section 25-16-104.5 (3.9)(c.5), C.R.S. (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo, Teller and Weld and the cities/counties of Broomfield and Denver.) The rural outreach and technical specialist provides permitting and regulatory counsel to potential applicants and the board of directors as needed, in regard to potential regulatory challenges that may affect the shovel readiness or ultimate success of rural projects. The role serves as the point of contact for internal and external outreach and communications as related to rural area relationship development, and as the first point of contact for rural partnerships, and plays a vital role in the formulation of operational processes to bolster program success. This role anticipates and analyzes the impact and consequences of decisions made and through this process, is resource to others in the field. As an outreach and technical assistance arm of the C3 team, this role focuses on information and references from strategic partners to identify rural projects that align with the board’s goals and strategic plan. This position also develops rural relationships through direct outreach and relationship development. The Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist uses information obtained to guide funding applicants to achieve effective results. This role is also tasked with internal and external outreach and communications as related to rural relationship development.

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The Auraria Campus is looking for a talented Sustainability Coordinator to join the Auraria Sustainability Campus Program (ASCP) to develop and execute a robust Education and Outreach plan, assist the Director of Sustainability with annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory requirements, manage and develop the student employees, facilitate opportunities for further student involvement, and otherwise expand the capacity of the ASCP. This position will also play a role in project research, various areas of strategic planning, and in developing proposals.

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Sustainability Interns gain new skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach in the Eagle Valley community. Interns will learn hands-on skills in fostering sustainable behaviors while also gaining valuable experience in how mountain communities, governments, and businesses are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts.

Circular Action Alliance is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Operations Assistant to support our team in data analytics, tracking, and managing paperwork related to EPR compliance and circular economy initiatives. As a key member of our operations team, you will assist in gathering, processing, and analyzing data to ensure the smooth execution of programs aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling. You will also help maintain records, assist with reports, and support the team in various administrative tasks that drive our mission forward.

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The Zero Waste Valet Associate is responsible for transporting recyclables, compostables and trash for concessions on the B concourse, and educating their staff about best practices in waste diversion. The ZWV Associate will also be responsible for communicating with the Program Manager, Program Director and DEN Airport Sustainability team about how concessions are performing, rates of contamination, and ideas for improvement and/or increased efficiencies for the program. ZWV Associates will weigh each waste stream from each concession and record that weight, along with any instances of contamination, using a specially designed software. This data will be used by Scraps and DEN to report on the impact of the pilot program and to generate progress reports for the concessions themselves. After weights are recorded, ZWV Associates will bring the waste to the proper disposal area (chute, compactor, toter, etc) throughout the concourse.

Organization Overview
The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) is a community non-profit organization with a mission to promote
practical solutions for resource conservation and waste reduction in Summit County, Colorado. Programs include
recycling and composting, climate action, energy conservation, water conservation and sustainable food
production. HC3 engages residents, visitors, and businesses in protecting our local environment.

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Wompost is hiring a new CEO to lead the company into its next stage of growth. The founder, who is also the owner, has been running the company for six years and is ready to train a successor. The CEO will report to the owner and should be prepared to implement practices that support rapid growth and a sustainable work environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative decision-maker with experience managing drivers in another work environment, and a commitment to using their skills to make the world a better place through composting.

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RRS is seeking applications for a Communications Specialist to work with an established clientele as well as provide assistance in developing new projects focusing on developing, managing and executing communications and outreach campaigns; overseeing design and implementation; and providing messaging and branding approaches to a wide variety of client types and projects.

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