The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) is hiring two new recycling positions, each with their own unique scope of work. These roles will help Summit County reach its goal of 40% waste diversion by 2035.

The Program Director leads our popular building Materials Reuse program -- a national model for reducing waste that has diverted more than 50 million pounds of materials from landfills. Our Reuse program accepts donated building materials and makes them available to community members at affordable prices so they can improve their homes, make needed repairs, and live more sustainably. The Program Director leads program strategy, operations, people management, safety, impact, and financials. In addition to overseeing retail operations for a $1M program, the Program Director is responsible for leading inventory acquisition and off-site deconstruction pick-up strategy. As a member of the senior leadership team, this person is also responsible for developing & implementing strategic priorities, leading with integrity, building a positive culture, and maintaining key relationships with community partners.

• Leads DEN’s solid waste diversion program including management of our facility wide waste management and diversion contract. This contract is an almost $2M waste hauling contract at the 3rd busiest airport in the world. Successful coordination of the contract requires extensive attention to detail, ability to get stakeholders to meet commitments, adhering to DEN contractual requirements, and exploring ways to enhance service levels and drive waste diversion. This work includes hands on work in the field at DEN.
• Implements all manner of solid waste diversion programs including recycling of single stream materials, compost collection, food donation, plastic film and wooden pallets collection, etc.
• Acts as a creative thinker to further develop and expand the waste diversion programs at DEN. You will need to work creatively and persistently to streamline processes, pilot new programs, apply for grant opportunities, and report on waste diversion metrics in support of DEN’s diversion goals.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for DEN’s robust Construction and Demolition/Deconstruction program that includes extensive concrete and asphalt recycling. Supports special initiatives conducted on a project by project basis under the LEED framework.
• Coordinates program implementation with numerous and diverse internal and external stakeholders, including airlines, restaurants/concessionaires, city employees, and the traveling public. Facilitates specialized environmental or public health initiatives, projects, or programs and makes policy recommendations to internal and external stakeholders by establishing and achieving objectives. Conducts needs assessments and directs evaluation to ensure program is achieving its objectives. Determines and implements changes to policies and procedures based on feedback from stakeholders.

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Climate disruption is here. It is past time for Denver to aim for zero waste citywide, build a circular economy, and implement the policies and programs envisioned in the Sustainable Resource Management Plan. City & County of Denver- Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) is seeking a Manager of Zero Waste and Circular Economy to lead this work while prioritizing stakeholder engagement, local end market development, internal sustainable purchasing practices, and policy and programs that focus on reducing consumption and waste generation through reuse and repair systems.

The deadline for the Circular Economy Development Center has been extended to February 10, 2023. An updated schedule is posted below.

The Front Range Waste Diversion Enterprise (FRWD) board of directors is now accepting applications! Join this important board to provide grant funds and technical assistance to Front Range communities to increase recycling, composting, and waste reduction.

Perks Deconstruction is looking for an experienced, motivated, and organized Crew Foreman to lead our team of general laborers and collaborate with our project manager to complete the scope of work for deconstruction projects from small kitchen and bath remodels to large, multi-week, full house deconstruction projects. Perks Deconstruction is committed to improving sustainability of the construction world by reducing the amount of waste lost everyday in landfills. We take a surgical approach to demolition in order to salvage and recycle building materials, diverting waste to strategic partners to find life once again. Candidates should share this alignment and be problem solvers and critical thinkers, highly communicative, and able to anticipate and mitigate safety issues. Required: 3 years experience in construction with an understanding of structural and non-structural demolition, skid steer and forklift operation experience, framing experience, OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training. Employment begins immediately. Position is full time and in person at job sites. Compensation: $25 - $30/hour to start, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits,  8 Company paid holidays, and 10 days paid vacation in the first year of employment. Up to $5000 performance bonus potential. Please send resume and three professional references to apply.