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Executive Director, Lloyd Eco District
Full time | Portland, OR (hybrid) | $85,000 - $95,000 | Deadline: 5/22/26

Lloyd EcoDistrict is beginning a thoughtful leadership transition and is seeking its next Executive Director.

Our current Executive Director will remain involved during the transition period to support continuity, relationships, and organizational stability. The Board of Directors and staff are actively engaged in supporting this next chapter.

We are looking for a relational, hands-on leader who thrives in a small organization and is excited to build partnerships, move ideas into action, and help guide the continued evolution of the Lloyd neighborhood.

Specialist - Technical Systems, Circular Action Alliance
Full time | Remote (OR) | $76,000 - $95,000 | Deadline: N/A

The Specialist – Technical Systems supports operational excellence by leading CRM administration and migration work, improving workflows through process optimization, and expanding team productivity through technology implementations (including AI-enabled capabilities). The role partners closely with IT, Data & Analytics, and other stakeholders to ensure systems, data, and tools enable effective collaboration and performance.

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

PIRG is hiring a Campaign Associate to help drive our campaigns to Break the Waste Cycle and move us towards a “circular” or “zero waste” economy in which less is consumed and all materials are reused, recycled, and composted. Our Zero Waste Campaign Associate will support campaigns to phase out fast fashion, reduce needless plastic waste, protect us from microplastics, and other zero waste efforts.

Communications Specialist, Circular Action Alliance
Full time | Remote (must live in OR or SW WA) | $59,000 - $70,000 | Deadline: N/A

The Oregon Communications Specialist will support the implementation of education, outreach, and communications as outlined in CAA Oregon’s program plan. In this role, you’ll help deliver statewide education and outreach that supports Oregon’s transition to a modernized recycling system. You’ll turn program requirements and research into clear, practical messages for households and communities, and help ensure campaigns are data-driven, delivered on time, and measured for effectiveness.

Manager-Strategic Communications & Media, WM
Full time | Remote (must live/work in the Greater Seattle or Portland area) | $111,205 - $144,440 | Deadline: N/A

This position leads and executes external and internal communications to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and parts of Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. This position protects WM’s public image and supports business growth through positive visibility, strategic positioning, issue management, and relationship management. This work involves the development of communications plans, talking points, and multi-media materials, and the activation of tactics for communicating with stakeholders including media, elected officials, local government customers, residential customers, commercial customers, regulators, community organizations, employees.

Senior Solid Waste Planner, Metro
Full time | Portland, OR | $91,400.94 - $122,515.70 | Deadline: 4/27/26 or after 100 applicants

Metro’s WPES department is looking for a Senior Solid Waste Planner to manage complex procurement and contract activities, coordinate technical studies, and support the development of policy recommendations on key solid waste issues. This position works closely with staff across the department to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage contracts, evaluate bids, prepare technical analysis, define research methodologies, and present findings and recommendations to internal and external partners.

Product Stewardship Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1), Washington Department of Ecology
Full time | Lacey, WA (flexible/hybrid) | $87,184 - $109,740 | Deadline: open until filled

The Product Stewardship Unit Supervisor is a new position in the Solid Waste Management Policy Section at the State of Washington Department of Ecology which will manage and help build a cohesive, collaborative Product Stewardship unit. Staff in this unit lead strategy and policy development, implement product stewardship laws, conduct bill analysis, and advocate for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Product Stewardship (PS) programs. In this role, you will help coordinate engagement on these topics with national, state, and local agencies, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, industry associations, and commercial and retail entities in accordance with our mission and direction prescribed in statutes.

Regional Technical Specialist, Oregon, Circular Action Alliance
Full time | Remote (OR), $67,000 To $87,000 | Deadline: N/A

Circular Action Alliance is seeking two Regional Technical Specialists. One will support Eastern Oregon and one will support Central/Southern Oregon. Applicants must reside in the territory they will support. The Regional Technical Specialist will play a key role in supporting the expansion and optimization of Oregon’s recycling systems under the Recycling Modernization Act. This position will provide technical and operational support for the development and implementation of RecycleOn Centers managed by the PRO, help monitor the progress of system expansion investments at the local level, assist with regional collection events, and engage with local stakeholders to promote education and outreach initiatives.