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Waste Zero Specialist
Recology Ashland
Position Type: Full time
Location: Ashland, OR
Salary: $53,600 - 67,000
Deadline: N/A
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Recology Ashland is seeking a Waste Zero Specialist. Under close supervision, the Waste Zero Specialistis responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration of waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completes waste auditing services.
Materials Evaluation Intern Oregon
Circular Action Alliance
Position Type: Temporary, two months
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid)
Salary: $25/hour
Deadline: N/A
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Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is seeking detail-oriented and proactive interns in our organization. This is an exciting time to join CAA as we are in the early stages of implementing the Recycling Modernization Act in Oregon, the first packaging EPR program to launch in the U.S.
Our interns will play a critical role in helping deliver projects and key business deliverables for CAA. The intern will play a key role completing projects that support the function of the audit center and research to expand recycling.
Oregon Research Intern
Circular Action Alliance
Position Type: Temporary, two months
Location: Portland, OR (remote)
Salary: $25/hour
Deadline: N/A
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Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is seeking detail-oriented and proactive interns in our organization. This is an exciting time to join CAA as we are in the early stages of implementing the Recycling Modernization Act in Oregon, the first packaging EPR program to launch in the U.S.
Our interns will play a critical role in helping deliver projects and key business deliverables for CAA. These individuals will play a key role leading some of our work in helping to map the landscape of collection opportunities across the state and assist with analyzing data on the use of education and outreach materials.
Waste Prevention Program Manager
City of Eugene
Position Type: Full time
Location: Eugene, OR
Salary: $93,246.40 - $125,881.60
Deadline: March 29, 2026
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The City of Eugene’s Waste Prevention Program Manager leads the Waste Prevention team within the Planning and Development Department. The role oversees a fund that supports innovative projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing recovery of recyclable and organic materials in alignment with ODEQ requirements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with experience building strong cross‑departmental and interagency partnerships. Key responsibilities include managing waste collection rules and rates and delivering programs for commercial and residential recycling, organics recovery, waste prevention education, sustainable events, and repair and reuse. The position also serves on the Curbside Services Division Leadership Team.
Municipal Contract Administrator
Republic Services
Position Type: Full time
Location: Bend, OR
Salary: N/A
Deadline: N/A
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The Municipal Contracts Administrator (MCA) performs a wide range of activities in direct support of Republic Services’ municipal contracts and franchises. The MCA’s responsibilities stem directly from commitments made by Republic Services within executed municipal contracts, franchises or ordinances, and as they are mutually modified. The MCA reports to the Municipal Relationship Manager (MRM) as well as supports both MRM and the Business Unit General Manager (GM). This position acts as a liaison between the business unit, the municipal contracts staff providing specific Republic Services contract oversight, and with the internal business unit operations and accounting team, assuring systems data are accurate.
Product Stewardship Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1)
Washington Department of Ecology
Position Type: Full time
Location: Lacey, WA (flexible/hybrid)
Salary: $87,184 - $109,740
Deadline: March 23, 2026 (open until filled)
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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.
Career Coach
Trash for Peace
Position Type: Full time
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid possible after six months)
Salary: Starting $26/hour based on experience
Deadline: Open until filled
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Trash for Peace is seeking a Career Coach. Our next Career Coach will be a trusted guide and advocate for individuals seeking stable, meaningful employment, particularly those facing systemic, language, and economic barriers. Grounded in environmental justice and the principles of the circular economy, this role supports participants in recognizing their strengths, exploring career pathways, and pursuing opportunities that contribute to both personal stability and community sustainability. The next coach will provide culturally responsive, one-on-one mentorship that builds confidence, skills, and long-term vision and reports to the Executive Director.
Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator
Bold Reuse
Position Type: Part time
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $30-$35/hour based on experience
Deadline: N/A
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Bold Reuse is seeking a Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator. This role sits at the intersection of executive support, people operations, and internal execution. You'll support both founders (CEO & CRO), help keep priorities moving forward, and ensure the day-to-day operational details of the business run smoothly. This is not a traditional admin role. You'll be trusted to anticipate needs, create structure where there's ambiguity, and help the company scale without chaos. You'll work cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, customer success, and marketing, and you'll play a meaningful role in shaping how Bold Reuse operates internally.
Procurement Manager
Bold Reuse
Position Type: Part time
Location: Portland, OR or Seattle, WA
Salary: $30-$35/hour based on experience
Deadline: N/A
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Bold Reuse is seeking a part-time Procurement Manager to manage purchasing and vendor coordination across teams. This role is responsible for handling purchase requests from internal teams - ensuring on-time ordering, vendor follow-up, back-billing to customers, issue resolution with suppliers, and real-time tracking of spend. If you’re someone who thrives on organization, can juggle multiple requests, and has a passion for sustainability, we’d love to work with you.
Senior Growth Marketing Manager (Contractor)
Bold Reuse
Position Type: Part time
Location: Portland, OR (remote)
Salary: $70-$85/hour based on experience
Deadline: N/A
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Bold Reuse is seeking a part-time Senior Growth Marketing Manager to lead our demand generation, content, thought leadership, and event strategy. This is a strategic role - you'll be the architect of how Bold Reuse shows up in the market, builds authority, and converts the right accounts into pipeline. This role starts as a part-time fractional engagement (25-30 hrs/week) with the opportunity to grow into a full-time senior marketing leader as Bold Reuse scales. We're looking for someone who wants to build something, not just fill a seat - and we're committed to rewarding the right person with a long-term home if it's a mutual fit. You'll partner directly with our marcomm team, leadership, and sales team to execute. You won't just advise - you'll own outcomes.
Regional Technical Specialist - Oregon
Circular Action Alliance
Position Type: Full time
Location: Fully remote in Oregon
Salary: $67,000 To $87,000
Deadline: N/A
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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.