Recycling Intern

Job Title

Recycling Coordinator

Job Description

This position provides the opportunity for an individual to expand their skills, receive valuable on the job training, and assist with various recycling projects within the City of Lino Lakes. Areas of concentration will include waste reduction, organics recovery, business and community outreach, and monthly recycling day. The primary objective of this position is to provide support and assistance to the City Environmental Coordinator in recycling initiatives for the city.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the development of programs to increase recycling participation in residential, schools, and business.
2. Develop a Business Champion Program for the city.
3. Assist with community outreach and promotion of recycling.
4. Assist with the city's monthly recycling day.
5. Establish a public park and building recycling program.
6. Investigate opportunities for organic recycling.
7. Prepare and present public presentations as assigned.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

1. Software programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint).
2. Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
3. Communicate clearly in both written and oral form.
4. Perform assigned tasks in an orderly and precise manner.
5. Coordinate, organize and present research information derived from a variety of sources.
6. Working ability to interpret policies, directives and regulations, and implement them effectively.
7. Exercise resourcefulness in solving problems in accordance with the established rules, regulations, and policies of the city.
8. Work independently and/or as part of a team.
9. Work effectively with city employees, citizens and other governmental agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Post-Secondary education or training in a related field such as material resources, environmental studies, environmental science, policy and management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or a demonstrated capability to perform job duties.
2. Knowledge of recycling and waste reduction.
3. Ability to compile statistical information.
4. Interest in solid waste management and the environment.
5. Available to work up to 29 hours per week and occasional weekly meetings.
6. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Participation in environmental community activities.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies or related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be added to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate objects, tools or keyboards, speak intelligibly, hear, and read. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach hands and arms. The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Office and outdoor environments; will be expected to work outdoor recycling events and go around monitoring outside recycling and organic stations; significant exposure to computer screens; the noise level is usually quiet, although the ability to work with noise and distractions is required; this position works in a cube setting.

Conditions of Employment

Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. Expected hours of work This is a temporary part-time internship. Normal business hours, recycling Saturdays, and an occasional evening meeting.

Benefits

*This position is temporary and does not qualify for City benefits. *It does qualify for Earned Sick and Safe Time.