Program Coordinator-Recycling Education

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the Recycling Education Program in accordance with CSET/SCC CalRecycle and grant requirements. The incumbent is responsible for leading day-to-day program activities and Corpsmembers developing and monitoring grant milestones compiling and analyzing program data and statistics preparing required reports and program narratives maintaining accurate documentation developing new accounts and community partnerships and coordinating recycling education and outreach activities to ensure program goals and deliverables are achieved.

• Coordinate and lead day-to-day Recycling Education program operations and Corpsmember work assignments providing guidance training coaching and mentorship while promoting teamwork accountability professionalism safety and the development of technical and soft skills; monitor the quality and completion of assigned work and communicate performance conduct attendance safety or other concerns requiring formal supervisory action to appropriate management
• Develop coordinate and monitor program work plans schedules activities grant milestones deliverables and operational priorities to ensure Recycling Education activities are completed timely and in accordance with CalRecycle grant contractual organizational and applicable regulatory requirements
• Plan coordinate and participate in Recycling Education and community outreach activities including presentations community events CRV education and collection activities Dock Walks signage reviews and other recycling and environmental education initiatives; coordinate Corpsmember schedules and assignments based on presentations events required training hours grant activities and operational needs
• Compile track analyze and report program data and performance measures including Corpsmember participation and training education and outreach activities grant milestones and deliverables project outcomes certifications and other program statistics; evaluate data to identify trends accomplishments performance gaps outstanding requirements and areas requiring follow-up or improvement
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely program reports and supporting documentation including CalRecycle reports quarterly and statistical reports program narratives activity summaries performance reports and other internal or external reporting required by management funding sources grants contracts municipalities and program partners
• Develop and maintain effective program tracking reporting and recordkeeping systems to monitor grant deliverables program performance Corpsmember participation and training certifications outreach activities inventory equipment and other operational requirements; ensure documentation is complete accurate organized and readily available for reporting monitoring and audit purposes
• Develop coordinate and deliver Recycling Education training curriculum presentations educational materials and program resources; monitor Corpsmember training progress required hours certifications and completion of established program requirements and provide additional instruction or coaching as necessary
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with schools businesses municipalities public agencies community organizations sponsors and other partners; identify and develop new accounts partnerships presentations events and outreach opportunities that expand program participation visibility and community impact
• Maintain current knowledge of CalRecycle standards grant and contractual requirements recycling regulations local municipality requirements and emerging recycling and environmental education initiatives and assist with incorporating applicable changes into program procedures activities training tracking and reporting
• Support department leadership with program planning grant development and implementation monitoring reviews audits budget and expenditure tracking and continuous improvement efforts by providing accurate data reports documentation analysis and operational information needed to evaluate program performance and support management decision-making
• Coordinate program supplies educational materials equipment inventory and other resources necessary to support Recycling Education activities and maintain appropriate records regarding their assignment use inventory and condition
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to coordinate services resolve program needs support Corpsmember development and accomplish departmental contractual and grant objectives; represent CSET/SCC professionally at community meetings presentations events and partner engagements
• Ensure assigned program activities and work sites operate in accordance with CSET policies and procedures applicable safety standards grant requirements and established program expectations
• Collaborates with and provides cross-functional support to colleagues as needed including assisting with program activities participant services coverage and time-sensitive priorities to support effective program operations and continuity of services
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with established work schedules attendance expectations operating procedures organizational policies and applicable program requirements

• Strong leadership communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to provide direction guidance coaching and support to Corpsmembers and effectively coordinate activities with staff partners and community stakeholders
• Ability to independently organize coordinate prioritize and monitor multiple program activities assignments deadlines and deliverables while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to collect interpret analyze and summarize program data; identify trends discrepancies and areas requiring follow-up; and communicate findings to management
• Strong written communication and reporting skills including the ability to prepare clear accurate and professional reports narratives summaries correspondence presentations and supporting documentation for management funding sources and program partners
• Ability to understand interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures grant and contractual requirements program guidelines regulatory requirements and applicable professional and ethical standards
• Ability to exercise initiative sound judgment and appropriate discretion; work independently with minimal supervision; anticipate program needs; resolve routine operational issues; and appropriately escalate matters requiring management action
• Strong planning organizational time-management and project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities meet established deadlines and monitor progress toward program goals and deliverables
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with Corpsmembers colleagues schools businesses municipalities public agencies community organizations funding partners and members of the public
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups facilitate presentations and training provide clear instructions and constructive feedback and represent CSET/SCC professionally in community and partner settings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications electronic databases data tracking and reporting systems and other technology necessary to maintain program records analyze information prepare reports and support program operations
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners adapt to changing program priorities and requirements and contribute to program planning problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately handle sensitive information and maintain accurate organized and audit-ready program documentation

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed typically in an office setting.

• Must be able to travel typically within Tulare Kern and Kings Counties
• Must be able to sit walk and stand for long periods
• Must be able to bend stoop and reach
• Must be able to exert physical effort in light to moderate work involving lifting up to 75 lbs. carrying pushing and pulling
• Must be able to read understand and explain various forms and written material
• Must maintain a clean DMV record and be eligible to be added to and remain on the agencys vehicle insurance to drive company vehicles and travel as needed

Pay Range: $24.70 $26.46 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with California and federal law. Overtime requires prior supervisor approval.

CSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status ancestry medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

CSET complies with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility of this position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Required Experience:

IC