Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Circular Action Alliance
Job overview
The Recycling Education & Outreach Director at Circular Action Alliance leads the creation and execution of national recycling education and behavior change strategies to improve recycling rates and waste diversion.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves building and leading the Education & Outreach team, developing strategic behavior change campaigns, managing program execution, measuring impact through KPIs, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
Compensation and benefits
The position is fully remote with compensation based on experience and location; specific benefits are not detailed but the company is an equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in education, outreach, marketing, or behavior change leadership, deep recycling industry knowledge, expertise in behavior change principles, digital marketing, community engagement, and strong leadership and communication skills; preferred qualifications include experience with Producer Responsibility Organizations, multilingual abilities, and government or non-profit experience.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to build and scale a new functional area, lead a diverse team, and represent the organization as a thought leader in recycling education and outreach.
Work environment and culture
Circular Action Alliance promotes a collaborative, innovative, data-driven, and results-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and impact with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Company information
Circular Action Alliance is a newly established organization focused on advancing recycling and waste diversion through packaging Extended Producer Responsibility programs across states.
Team overview
The Director will build and lead a high-performing Education & Outreach team of specialists in strategy, behavior change, program design, and community engagement.
Job location and travel
The position is fully remote with no specified travel requirements.
Unique job features
The role is unique in its entrepreneurial scope to build the Education & Outreach function from the ground up, applying advanced behavior change theories and rigorous testing methods to drive measurable improvements in recycling.
Company overview
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. Based in Washington, D.C., CAA collaborates with various stakeholders to promote a circular economy, particularly in the paper and packaging sectors. The organization is recognized as the sole PRO in states like California, Colorado, and Oregon, where it manages compliance and stewardship programs to ensure responsible recycling and waste management. CAA's initiatives are supported by founding members from major industries, including retail and consumer goods.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in building and scaling education and outreach functions, emphasizing strategic vision and team-building capabilities relevant to Circular Action Alliance's Recycling Education & Outreach Director role.
Emphasize experience in behavior change frameworks, campaign development, and data-driven program optimization, showcasing your ability to drive measurable improvements in recycling and waste diversion.
Apply through multiple platforms including Circular Action Alliance's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the communications or sustainability divisions at Circular Action Alliance on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing recent Circular Action Alliance initiatives or expressing enthusiasm for advancing circular economy goals.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'behavior change', 'EPR programs', 'campaign analytics', 'team leadership', and 'data-driven decision making' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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