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Rethink Waste Engagement Manager, The Environmental Center
Full time | Bend, OR | $25.75 – 29.75/hour | Deadline: 7/21/26

The Rethink Waste Engagement Manager (RWEM) educates and engages the community around waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting in Deschutes County. The position is responsible for all aspects of program planning and execution of Rethink Waste’s education and outreach efforts and deliverables for grants, working closely with other TEC staff, volunteers, and partners. The position will work closely with the Communication Manager to implement the program’s advertising and communications plan, and  with the Rethink Waste Innovation Manager and Program Director to fulfill and report on annual program activities and grant deliverables. 

The Engagement Manager leads day-to-day implementation of RWP activities, oversees program marketing and education campaigns, coordinates events, manages community partnerships, and supports reporting related to TEC’s grant agreements and service contracts.

Operations Manager, The Environmental Center
Full time | Bend, OR | $24.35 – 28.35/hour | Deadline: 7/31/26

The Operations Manager plays a central role in keeping The Environmental Center (TEC) running smoothly, sustainably, and effectively. This position oversees core organizational operations, including facility management, administrative systems, HR administration, technology coordination, and organizational support systems.

In TEC’s collaborative and self-managing work environment, the Operations Manager serves as a key operational anchor for staff and leadership. Rather than operating through top-down management structures, TEC emphasizes distributed decision-making, transparency, autonomy, and peer accountability. This role is responsible for updating and maintaining the systems, processes, and operational infrastructure that allow staff and programs to thrive.

Region Environmental Manager, Waste Connections
Full time | Portland, OR or Seattle, WA | $110,000 – $120,000 | Deadline: N/A

As Environmental Manager, you’ll lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across our Western Region operations. Your responsibilities will include: developing innovative, cost-effective solutions for environmental, safety, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, and hauling operations; collaborating with finance, legal, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to implement environmental programs; managing audits, inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping, and training to ensure compliance and efficiency; preparing data analyses, reports, and cost estimates for regional leadership; conducting on-site audits and technical visits, including exposure to environmental elements such as chemicals, odors, and weather extremes; reviewing design plans, engineering proposals, and cost estimates for environmental projects; representing Waste Connections in regulatory interactions, permit negotiations, and technical conferences; and mentoring local leadership and junior technical staff.

Waste Prevention Analyst, City of Eugene
Full time | Eugene, OR | $89,814.40 – $116,729.60 | Deadline: 8/4/26

Are you passionate about reducing waste and helping our community recycle, reuse, and recover more? We’re looking for a Waste Prevention Analyst to help drive innovative programs that support recycling, organics recovery, repair and reuse education, and business assistance. In this role, you’ll support program development, policy research, outreach, and collaboration with partners across the community. You’ll also help design and evaluate initiatives that make waste reduction easier and more effective for residents, businesses, and organizations. If you enjoy meaningful work, creative problem-solving, and working with a wide range of partners, this is a great opportunity to make a real environmental impact in Eugene.

Regional State Stewardship Manager, The Battery Network
Full time | Remote (must reside in WA) | $85,000 – $100,000 | Deadline: N/A

The Regional State Stewardship Manager oversees existing programs and new implementations within an assigned region (1-3 states), ensuring compliance with state EPR law requirements while advancing organizational business objectives. This role partners with both internal and external stakeholders including regulators, industry stakeholders, and local communities to achieve program objectives while maintaining high standards of stewardship performance. Working closely with the State Program Coordinator and peers across other regions and departments, the Regional Manager contributes to both regulatory compliance and program innovation, ensuring that stewardship efforts deliver measurable environmental and operational impact. 

Data Support Specialist, PaintCare
Full time | Remote | $60,000 – $75,000 | Deadline: N/A

The Data Support Specialist plays a key role supporting internal and external customers through manufacturer registration, brand/product record maintenance, and development of informational and compliance reports. This role is suited for someone who can learn new processes quickly, manage detailed data updates across multiple platforms, and make sound decisions. The role goes beyond basic entry work and requires careful application of organizational knowledge, customer service skills, and problem-solving to ensure operational activities run smoothly. Candidates should be comfortable working independently with limited oversight. The role combines hands-on data management, customer service skills, and deep familiarity with Salesforce and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams to improve data workflows.

Community Engagement Officer (Reuse Solutions Network), Upstream
Full time | Remote | $70,000 - $75,000 | Deadline: 7/22/26

The Community Engagement Officer plays a central role in connecting Upstream to the broader reuse and environmental justice movement. This role runs the Reuse Solutions Network (RSN), manages shared online platforms, and supports policy and funding tracking across the team. Because the RSN sits at the intersection of policy, communications, strategic initiatives, and community, this role requires someone who can see across the full organization — not just execute within their lane — and who brings insights from external engagement back into Upstream's strategy in real time.

Zero Waste Associate, Environment Oregon
Full time | Portland, OR | $38,250 - $39,500 | Deadline: N/A

Environment Oregon is seeking an entry-level campaign associate to help lead Oregon beyond plastics, by working to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics and support reuse. 

We live in an economy that encourages us to buy, use, and throw away things at the greatest speed possible. But when it comes to plastic waste, there is no “away.” Single-use plastics that we use for only a few minutes will last in our environment for hundreds of years. This waste is filling our landfills, polluting our natural spaces and waterways, and harming wildlife. In recent years, Environment Oregon has helped lead efforts to phase out single-use plastic grocery bags, polystyrene foam food serviceware and more, and we're looking for a campaign associate to continue these efforts and help Oregon move beyond plastic.

Operations Supervisor, Far West Recycling
Full time | Portland, OR | $85,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: N/A

Leads day-to-day facility operations, overseeing staff, production, material processing, inventory, equipment reliability, and vendor relationships. Responsible for meeting operational, quality, safety, and customer service goals; driving process improvements; ensuring regulatory compliance; and supporting employee development and organizational policies.