The WM Recycle Corps collegiate intern program is designed for mature, passionate, energetic, responsible and outgoing college students interested in a hands-on job training experience in the field of recycling education and outreach.
This intensive eleven-week internship will teach ten college students the latest strategies in effectively engaging the public and businesses in waste reduction and recycling behavior change. The program is designed to provide students hands-on experience in the field as recycling educators. Interns will work in teams directly with business owners and staff, property managers and residents and the public throughout the entirety of the program.
WM Recycle Corps interns represent the company in various public venues, working in partnership with the WM Public Sector Services (PSS) team and local governments on a variety of outreach projects. These projects include assisting with on-the-ground recycling education campaigns for businesses and multifamily communities, staffing the WM Recycling Information Station at community festivals and assisting with special projects, as assigned.
The Recycle Corps program is managed by the WM Public Education and Outreach team. WM staff train, supervise and mentor the intern team throughout the duration of the program. To ensure the safety of all participants, as well as to build teamwork and collaboration skills, all fieldwork is done in teams of two or more.
The 2015 Recycle Corps interns will be selected in May, and the program will begin on Monday, June 15, 2015. The eleven-week internship kicks off with a 5-day, 40-hour training, featuring industry experts, role play workshops and well-rounded exposure to many facets of the recycling and composting industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
- Participate in community events during evenings and on the weekends.
- Represent WM at public functions, community events, businesses and multifamily residents and property managers.
- Work with businesses, property managers and the public, one-on-one, to provide information and resources that promote recycling, composting and waste reduction.
- Educate the general public by answering questions about WM recycling and composting programs and services.
- Collaborate with WM and municipal staff on community outreach projects.
- Work well with a variety of people in diverse settings.
- Willing and able to learn the materials management business and then share that knowledge with the public.
- Able to manage time and track multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to various situations while remaining positive.
- Able to follow all company policies, especially those relating to safety.
- Uses problem solving skills, determines problems, and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
- Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.
- Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
- Must be available to participate in the internship from start to finish: 6/15 – 8/28/2015.
- Must be enrolled as a college student in the fall of 2015.
- Must have a cell phone available for emergency use.
- Must possess an insured and reliable vehicle, and be able to travel to and from Kirkland/Woodinville, and Kirkland/Woodinville to locations throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties.
- Able to transport outreach materials and equipment (tables, storage totes, chairs, 10’x10′ tent, etc.).
- Capable of lifting 30 pounds.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Suite Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
- Able to effectively communicate with designated WM staff on a regular basis.
- Self-starter and motivated to inspire change.
- Once direction is given, able to work independently with assigned team members.
- Is positive and confident.
- Is able to communicate clearly both on the phone and in person.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis.
- Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Amharic or Somali is a benefit, but not required.
Education and Experience
- Required: Interns must have a High school diploma or G.E.D., and be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a field of study relevant to the internship.
- Completed Course Work Hours: 60.0
Apply by APRIL 17th at http://tr.wmcareers.net/waste-management/wm-recycle-corps-internship-program-pacific-northwest.