[greenyes] Position Available

["Liz Bedard" <nrraelizabeth@no.address>]

Announcement - Recycling Member Services/Special Projects Position
Available
 
The Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) is a twenty five year
old, non profit recycling cooperative which assists its members develop
efficient, effective and economical recycling programs.  With offices
based in Chichester, New Hampshire, five full time and two part time
employees work with over 275 members.
 
This position involves working with Co-op members to help them with the
day to day operation of their recycling programs, as well as assist them
with long range planning.  Additional responsibilities would include
work on "special projects" such as grant applications, the Annual
Recycling Conference agenda, new recycling programs and various other
activities.   Knowledge and skills important for this position include
the ability to:
 
*work in a team oriented environment, as well as independently,
*plan, develop and implement programs to educate recycling center
employees, volunteers and municipal officials,
*speak, write and communicate effectively, especially public speaking,
*establish and maintain working relationships with volunteer groups,
municipal and state officials,
*understand the technical aspects of recycling/solid waste management
field and,
* present a strong, positive public image.
 
Great people skills are imperative.  A working knowledge of recyclables
markets, specifications and processing is also important.  The position
involves some travel in order to provide on site technical assistance
and attend meetings.  Some evening work may be required.
 
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental
science, environmental education or related area of study and experience
working with municipal government and/or recycling transfer station OR
any equivalent combination of experience which demonstrates possession
of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Health, life and
dental insurance offered.  Salary will be based on experience. 
 
Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to Elizabeth A. Bedard,
Executive Director, (nrraelizabeth@no.address), NRRA 9 Bailey Road,
Chichester, NH 03258 no later than July 16, 2004.
 
 
Elizabeth A. Bedard, Executive Director
Northeast Resource Recovery Association
9 Bailey Road, Chichester, NH  03258
Telephone (603) 798-5777
Fax (603) 798-5744
Email nrraelizabeth@no.address
Website www.recyclewithus.org