PaintCare Program Coordinator for Maine and Vermont

Role Description

PaintCare seeks a qualified candidate to assist with administering the paint stewardship program in Maine and Vermont. This position is remote, located in Maine or Vermont, and requires a significant amount of in-field work to coordinate the activities of the PaintCare program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PaintCare operations within an assigned region, requiring regular in-person visits to paint retailers, reuse stores, local government household hazardous waste (HHW) programs, and solid waste facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing relationships and regularly contacting participating paint retail stores, local government partners, and other program stakeholders.
• Identify potential paint drop-off sites for recruitment and evaluate suitability for partnering with PaintCare.
• Set up new paint drop-off sites by overseeing the onboarding process, including contracting, providing on-site training, and coordinating paint collection and transportation services.
• Plan and facilitate PaintCare-hosted collection and paint giveaway events.
• Process large volume pick-up requests from painting contractors, businesses, and other organizations.
• Place orders for signage and other point-of-sale materials as needed and monitor their use by sites.
• Be a highly visible resource in the region for connecting the public with paint reuse and recycling opportunities.
• Make presentations to small and large groups (e.g., home shows, conferences, trade associations).
• Attend local, state, and national stakeholder meetings and conferences.
• Provide local knowledge and insight to the internal communications team to improve regional community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain a computer database of drop-off site information and generate reports as needed.
• Review and approve invoices related to program operations.
• Report to program manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with and/or knowledge of product stewardship programs, laws, and organizations.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of hazardous waste programs, services, and handling.
• Familiarity with paint products and their applications.
• Familiarity and comfort with paint users, particularly trade painters, contractors, paint retailers, and property managers.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of retail operations and communications, including big box, chain, franchise, co-op, and independent stores.
• Experience with public speaking, training, and/or making presentations.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently from home.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state to recruit sites, train retail staff, and distribute outreach materials.
• Ability to receive and store bulk orders of point-of-sale materials, conference supplies, a booth kit, and other outreach materials.
• Proficiency with computers and typical office software.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Location and Travel

• Applicants should be located in Maine or Vermont.
• The employee will work remotely from home.
• Extensive travel throughout Maine and Vermont will be required to visit drop-off sites and meet with local stakeholders.
• Overnight travel time may exceed 25% of the time.

Employment, Salary, and Benefits

• This is a full-time, regular position.
• Salary is dependent on experience, estimated to range from $65,000 to $80,000.
• PaintCare provides generous compensation and benefits including 401(k), vacation days, medical, dental, and life insurance, and reimbursement for travel expenses.

Apply

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