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Career Opportunity

Recycling/Zero Waste Director San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School San Jose, CA

POSITION TITLE Recycling/Zero Waste Director DEPARTMENT Recycling/Zero Waste REPORTS TO Deputy Director of Operations FLSA STATUS Full-time/exempt CLOSING Open until filled Based on a nationally recognized model for education and training young adults (18 – 27 years of age), the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) is seeking a Recycling/Zero Waste to lead its recycling/zero waste social enterprise in San Jose, CA. Position Summary The Recycling/Zero Waste Director is responsible for managing all aspects of San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) recycling social enterprise which involves job training, revenue generation and achievement of environmental goals. The Director is also responsible for development and implementation of projects through government grants and customer contracts, while professionally managing all aspects of a comprehensive recycling program and job training program. The Recycling Director is responsible for maintaining the professionalism of the program and for expanding the program into new markets. Social Enterprise Management • Manages the overall operations of the recycling social enterprise to achieve the triple bottom line goals:

financial, social and environmental. • Plans and implements commercial collections program. Negotiates contracts for commercial recycling

collections. • Assures high level of professionalism and customer service. • Coordinates all billing and contracts with Accounting & Finance Department. • Negotiates sales of all recyclable materials. • Determines the cost, potential funding, feasibility, and appropriateness of projects and programs. • Assures compliance with all state and local health, safety, work and facilities requirements. • Oversees development and implementation of Recycle iQ (SJCC’s proprietary recycling/zero waste

business intelligence system).

Grants Management • Manages CalRecycle annual grant including grant proposal submissions, record keeping and reporting. • Develops recycling programs that comply with CalRecycle funding guidelines, currently focused on

beverage containers, waste oil, used tires and e-waste. Identifies markets for existing and new recycling streams.

• Assists Development Department in providing information for other recycling and training grants. • Develops and maintains relationships with state and local government agencies, recycling

organizations and community agencies. • Evaluates programs, tracks and documents results. Monitors and modifies programs to ensure they are

completed within approved budgets. Prepares written evaluations on program accomplishments as required by the funding source.

Certification and Training Program • Develop program standards and implement training and certification programs that prepare

corpsmember-interns for workforce integration. • Provide coordination with SJCC career, college and case management counselors to assure

corpsmembers have access to all services available.

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Staffing and Supervision • Interviews, hires, and trains employees. • Plans, assigns, and directs work. • Conducts yearly performance evaluations and monitors professional development. • Manages and supervises seven staff. • Oversees 20-30 corpsmembers (trainees). Budget and Administrative • Develops and monitors program budgets and modifies work projects and budgets as appropriate. • Serves as member of SJCC Management Team. • Provides program updates to the Board of Directors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university. • Five years related experience and /or training in recycling/zero waste management programs. • Three years of program management experience involving training young adults (preferred). • Knowledge of recycling policies, laws and requirements. • California Class C Drivers License and clean driving record. • Public and/or private grant development. • Business and/or contract development. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Must pass state and federal criminal background checks. • Commitment to environmental stewardship and working with urban youth. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. NOTICE: The statements herein are intended to give a broad description of this job function and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned. Salary and Benefits: $75,000-105,000 Annual Salary (depending on experience) Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, subsidized annual EcoPass. Hiring Process The position is open until filled. If you are an excellent fit for this position, please apply online and submit the required documentation Contact:

Janeth Beltran Human Resource Manager San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School 1560 Berger Drive San Jose, CA 95112 jbeltran@sjcccs.org Direct line: 408-459-6514

In your cover letter, please share with us:

1. How has your recycling/zero waste and social enterprise experience created meaningful impact? 2. What is your leadership style and what experience prepares you for this position? Please provide specific examples of your leadership style in practice. 3. What specifically makes the San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School a great fit for you?

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Who We Are Founded in 1987, the SJCC+CS has provided more than 17,000 opportunity young men and women with academic education, hands-on learning, and development of basic skills. These skills include leadership, communication, computer literacy, and employment training, which will help them to advance and excel in their future and careers. The SJCC+CS offers secondary education courses through its on-site charter school and career technical education and job training through its Projects and Recycling Departments. The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School is a non-profit organization that provides youth with a quality high school education and teaches valuable work and life skills that empower them to become responsible, productive, and caring citizens. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. For more information, please visit: www.sjcccs.org