Want to work on something that will make a measurable difference in the world? Want to move the needle on sustainability issues? Want to work with a team that supports each other and believes strongly in work-life balance? Do single-use plastics and water pollution bum you out? Do you want to help the business community reduce the amount of plastic and food waste they send to the landfill? Would you like to make a direct impact in your community through these areas? Want to prevent pollution before it happens? Then this job is for you! Individuals who are enthusiastic, organized, and have outreach experience with a passion for sustainability are invited to apply!
The ideal centralized location for this position is in Watsonville but nearby locations for this remote/field position will be considered depending on qualifications provided candidates are willing to travel.
Key responsibilities include providing sustainability technical assistance to businesses, customer service and sales within the business community, data analysis and reporting, and organizing meetings, events, and marketing deliverables. Chinese or Spanish speaking is a strong consideration for this position.
The role focuses on a variety of environmental issues that impact the business community. Our work can range from stormwater education, solid waste compliance, Green Business technical assistance, energy programs, and different forms of outreach and education to help our local community take steps to make businesses more environmentally friendly examples for others to follow.
A significant portion of this position will be to support Green Business Programs throughout the Counties listed above. This program is a part of the larger California Green Business Network and helps small to medium-sized businesses achieve sustainability goals through various business practices
Technical skills required
Google Suite familiarity: Google Drive, Google Docs, spreadsheets, slide decks, etc,. and Google applications familiarity
Spreadsheets including basic functions, data imports, and entry on Google Sheets and/or Excel
WordPress, Mailchimp, Basecamp, Canva, Hubspot, Recyclist, are all a plus
Previous experience with environmental regulatory enforcement a plus
Prefer up to 3 years of experience with growing responsibilities
Additional Requirements
Identify and communicate trends, opportunities or relevant experiences “in the field” to managers and other staff to support a team approach to program implementation and success.
Reliable transportation
Sales and marketing experience
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Located in or willing to travel through San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties on a weekly basis
Demonstrated passion for helping the community and/or environment
Is a go getter, fast learner, willing to wear many hats, and can organize their time efficiently according to budget constraints
Accustomed to balancing many priorities and tasks
Event planning experience
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
