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Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Program Coordinator- Joint Activities.

Position Description:

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is searching for a Program Coordinator. R&E is a joint powers entity formed by Ramsey and Washington Counties. R&E coordinates recycling and waste programs between the two counties (joint activities) and owns and operates the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport, Minnesota (recyclingandenergy.org). R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste, and R&E accomplishes its mission through partnerships and innovation.

This position reports to the R&E Joint Activities Manager and will provide program coordination and support to joint activities, with a primary focus on business pollution prevention and construction and demolition waste reduction.

This is professional work including, but not limited to, the following:

Collaborate with staff from Ramsey County, Washington County, and R&E to coordinate the development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of joint activities programs, including but not limited to, programs focused on:
Construction and demolition waste; and
Business pollution prevention.

Collaborate with staff from R&E and Counties, as well as external partners and vendors, to:
Establish and improve essential program guidelines, materials, and processes that will ensure accessible and inclusive public participation;
Develop and disseminate clear and effective communications strategies to promote programs and resources; and
Create effective performance measurement processes to ensure program success.

Gather, manage, and evaluate data to inform programmatic decisions and to assemble a variety of reports, charts, and presentations; conduct research and analysis on special projects.

Assist in preparing budgets; assemble data and compile budget estimates; help plan and administer budgetary controls; process budget-related paperwork and maintain accounts.

Assist in organizing and coordinating events; help develop presentations for various meetings.

Collaborate with staff from R&E and both counties to identify opportunities to advance progress on R&E’s goals, mission, and vision.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: A valid Class D driver’s license is required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental field, program management, communications, behavioral sciences, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Four years’ experience in program coordination, project management, contract management, public sector service delivery, communications or a closely related field. Preference given for relative experience in solid waste management and environmental fields.

Substitution: Associates’ degree or other post high school education and four additional years of relevant work experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in any of the above fields may be substituted for two years of required experience.

Position closes on: 2024-05-06

Where to Apply: https://recyclingandenergy.org/careers/program-coordinator/