<\/p>\n
Cascadia Consulting Group is a women-owned, private environmental consulting firm with 28 years of experience developing and implementing innovative solutions to today\u2019s environmental challenges. Cascadia works with public and private-sector clients to advance sustainability through recycling and materials management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, transportation demand management, and water and natural resources management. The Cascadia team brings both established expertise and creative thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, outreach, social marketing and behavior change, and evaluation roles. From our offices in Oakland (CA), Seattle (WA), and Charleston (SC), we serve clients across the country and abroad.<\/p>\n
At Cascadia, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization. Having staff and partnerships that reflect the diverse communities we serve empowers us to shape innovative and effective solutions together with those most impacted by social, human, and environmental health challenges.<\/p>\n
Position Overview<\/p>\n
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support our recycling, organics, and waste reduction programs by performing waste characterization studies throughout North America. It is expected that 50% of this position will be travel. The ideal candidate will have a background in and\/or knowledge of recycling, organics, and waste reduction programs, as well as competencies in quantitative analysis and problem<\/p>\n
Specific duties of this role include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Coordinating and\/or delegating project preparation tasks that may include travel logistics, assessing gear inventory, setting up databases, printing field forms, etc.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Independently or collaboratively collecting desired waste, recyclable, and\/or organic material as specified in a research study design.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Participating in fieldwork to visually characterize or hand-sort samples of waste, recyclables, and\/or organic materials.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rapidly working towards the ability to effectively teach and manage a crew to hand-sort samples of waste, recyclables, and\/or organic materials.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensuring and upholding that performed work adheres to Cascadia\u2019s safety standards.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Maintaining field crew morale.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Evaluating and informing project design to ensure equitable service delivery.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Performing data entry using Cascadia\u2019s cloud-based software and Excel.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Conducting quantitative analyses, including use of spreadsheets and databases.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assisting with the writing, production, and overall execution of proposals and reports as needed.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Conducting research (internet and telephone surveys) as needed.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Other duties as assigned by the client(s) or Cascadia.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications<\/p>\n
This position requires a candidate with the following qualifications: solving. Attention to detail and a commitment to team-building are equally important qualities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Understanding of, and commitment to, Cascadia\u2019s mission to \u201cinspire and empower communities everywhere to protect and restore our world\u201d in an equitable and inclusive way.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong verbal and written communication, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to diverse styles and perspectives, both in person and over the phone.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Commitment to thinking critically about your own cultural lens; ability to provide equitable outreach and communicate respectfully and effectively with people from a diversity of backgrounds.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Basic to intermediate experience\u2014and a willingness to expand skills\u2014in producing documents with Microsoft Office 365 programs such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Comfort working with technology, including tablets and computers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with an attention to detail in a dynamic work environment, including efficiently carrying out administrative tasks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Commitment to working both in teams and independently to advance common goals, think creatively, collaborate with others to resolve issues, and create high-quality work products.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Willingness and desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license and comfort with driving (personal vehicle not required).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability to stand or walk on uneven surfaces for up to 10 hours per day.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather.<\/p>\n
Other highly desirable attributes include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Spoken and written fluency in both English and another language, such as Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and\/or Russian.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Compensation and Benefits<\/p>\n
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position based in Seattle, WA. Hourly rates are based on experience and competitive with jobs in the environmental sector; the anticipated hourly rate range for this position is $22.15- $23.12\/hour.<\/p>\n
The work may require flexible hours (including hours beyond the standard workday, such as weekends and evenings). Cascadia offers a flexible workplace with a generous benefit package, including health insurance for employees at or above 60% full-time equivalent, 401(k) with an employer match, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, transportation subsidies, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, sabbaticals, and paid parental leave.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
How to Apply<\/p>\n