Regional State Stewardship Manager

Role Description

At The Battery Network, we’re looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. The Regional State Stewardship Manager oversees existing programs and new implementations within an assigned region (1-3 states), ensuring compliance with state EPR law requirements while advancing organizational business objectives.

• Build and maintain relationships with state agencies, local governments, recycling partners, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain, revise, and disseminate stewardship plans and agreements for jurisdictions.
• Act as a primary contact for assigned states, managing compliance with stewardship laws and regulations.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with regulatory agencies, local governments, and program partners.
• Ensure compliance with current state battery EPR laws meeting performance goals.
• Set annual regulated state performance metrics in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Create data-driven presentations demonstrating success against state scorecard metrics.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to create state-specific education and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate within internal teams to ensure successful execution of stewardship activities.
• Develop and distribute state-specific annual reports to ensure compliance.
• Stay informed about new and emerging regulations and industry standards.
• Engage and present to industry forums, associations, and conferences.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead the completion of special projects supporting regulated state programs.
• Offer insights to the Director of State Stewardship on policy trends and emerging issues.
• Supervise the State Program Coordinator, ensuring the maintenance and growth of collection sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, industrial engineering, supply chain management or related field and three (3) years’ experience in program or project management in battery or product industry, sustainability, recycling, compliance, government or environmental regulations.
• OR seven (7) years of experience in program or project management in battery or product industry, sustainability, recycling, compliance, government or regulatory sector.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Strong experience with battery materials, recycling processes, or hazardous materials handling.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to understand complex technical topics and translate into simple concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in a CRM environment is a plus.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on program management.

Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 a year based on qualifications and experience.
• This role is eligible for an annual, impact-based bonus.

Company Description

At The Battery Network, we enjoy a culture of teamwork, innovation, and fun. Our team is the primary reason for our unique culture. We hire energetic and dedicated people who work hard every day to help us achieve our goals. Each one of our employees is a valued contributor, not just a number.

• Diversity and intercultural collaboration is fundamental to what we do.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants.
• We strive to support our team members in and out of work.