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Affirmative Action Policy Statement:
Eureka Recycling will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicants for employment or internship on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or affectional orientation. |
Jobs
Recycling Collection Driver
Chief Financial Officer
Internships - Spring 2009
Communications Intern (Focus: Contact Management)
Composting Outreach Intern
Customer Relations Intern (Focus: Paper Co-op)
Office/Data Entry Intern
Office Intern
Zero-Waste Events Intern
JOBS
RECYCLING COLLECTION DRIVER
JOB TITLE: Recycling Collection Driver
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
STARTING SALARY: $15.00-17.00/hr. commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Health, dental, long-term disability, holidays and vacation days.
BACKGROUND: Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization serving Saint Paul and the Twin Cities area residents and businesses. Its purpose is to provide cutting-edge waste reduction and recycling information, services and programs that provide the greatest environmental results and are economically sustainable. Eureka Recycling's current programs directly serve 114,000 single- and multi-family households and municipal and community buildings in the city of Saint Paul. Eureka Recycling’s recycling facility is located at 2828 Kennedy Street N.E. in Minneapolis (near 280 and Broadway Ave NE).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To perform manual labor in collecting recyclables from residences and buildings in Saint Paul, recording route data, providing excellent customer service, hauling to a material recovery facility and tipping at the material recovery facility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates an International chassis equipped with Labrie Top-Select body for the collection of recyclable materials from residential homes and various building locations and transports it for recycling to a material recovery facility (MRF).
- Follows a scheduled or authorized modified route as required.
- Operates a two-way radio to communicate with and receive instructions from a supervisor or dispatcher.
- Responsible for performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and performs minor maintenance such as monitoring fluid levels, checking for leaks, vehicle lighting, belts, air brake system function, tire pressure and other functions necessary for safe and efficient operation, recording results on Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR’s).
- Responsible for washing and cleaning interior of vehicle as required.
Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to fleet maintenance personnel and record on VCR.
- Tag containers to inform customers of issues involving their set-out of recyclables.
- Fill out and turn in driver reports and VCR’s every day, and fill out driver hour logs.
- Keep informed of road and weather conditions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provide customer service in a professional and respectful manner when dealing with the public.
- Responsible for communicating accidents, incidents and injuries immediately to your supervisor, as well as completing all necessary reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Class B Commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement.
- Clean driving record. Applicants are subject to approval by employer’s insurance company for coverage. Must be 25 years of age or older.
- Medical exams are part of the qualification requirements to get a Commercial Driver's License.
- Reliable vehicle to get back and forth to work.
- Drivers must take an annual medical exam to keep their license.
- Pre-employment medical exams and pre-employment mandatory drug testing is required prior to employment. Subject to all DOT requirements for the operation of straight bodied vehicles with a GVW of 33,000 lbs.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 year driving a Class B commercial vehicle with air brakes.
- Experience driving the above on city streets and within residential neighborhoods while making multiple stops, tight turns and/or backing up.
- Knowledge of the city of Saint Paul’s roads.
- Residential recycling or garbage collection experience preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good communication via a two-way radio
- Legible handwriting
- Ability to keep records of relevant route data
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees.
- Effective communication skills in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Outdoor work environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors
- Subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions
- Subject to noise from equipment operation
- Must drive a vehicle to conduct work.
- Must perform heavy physical labor; lifting and carrying heavy objects
- Will be required to sit for extended periods of time
- Must climb in and out of truck; bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; carrying; pushing and pulling.
- Need to be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of buttons and levers; and use of feet to control pedals on equipment.
- An application and other materials are required
(must submit a copy of Class B Drivers w/airbrakes license).
Position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must come to 2828 Kennedy Street NE
to fill out an application to apply.
For directions or questions, please call (651) 222-7678.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Eureka Recycling will not discriminate against or harass any employee, or applicants for employment or internship on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or affectional orientation.
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Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 2010
Terms: Regular full time position.
Compensation: Based on qualifications.
Benefits: Group insurance: medical, dental, life and disability; flexible spending account. Paid vacation (PTO) and holidays, Retirement: 403 (b) plan
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Background:
Eureka Recycling is the only organization in Minnesota that specializes in zero waste. The organization's services, programs, and policy work present solutions to the social, environmental, and health problems caused by wasting. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Eureka Recycling's mission is to demonstrate that waste is preventable, not inevitable. Because this mission is realized by any person or group that chooses to prevent waste, Eureka Recycling provides opportunities for everyone to experience firsthand that waste can be prevented.
Perhaps most well-known for its $9 million annual recycling operations, Eureka Recycling has provided curbside and apartment recycling services, education, and advocacy since 2001. Eureka Recycling has a wide range of initiatives designed to prevent the needless wasting of our discards through reuse, recycling, composting, waste reduction, producer responsibility and more. These initiatives provide over 100 jobs for individuals who demonstrate our mission every day in the work that they do.
Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Primary Purpose:
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all financial and fiscal risk management aspects of organization’s operations and for ensuring that the financial planning, accounting and budgeting goals of the organization are met through collaborative leadership with the Chief Executive Officers.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Create, manage, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting IT systems of the organization. Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems both departmentally and organizationally.
2. Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and control documents, department budgets, payroll, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.
3. Analyze cash flow, cost controls, financial statements and expenses to guide business leaders. Provide a reliable process and reporting mechanism for cash flow projection that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
4. Work with the Chief Executive Officers to develop and implement the strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
5. Provides financial reports to and serves as a member of the Financial Committee of the Board of Directors.
6. Interact with other managers to provide them with consultative support and education through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations. Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
7. Coordinate the timely preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.
8. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental financial goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
9. Manage solid bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
10. Ensure records and systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Works with and provides all required financial records to the external auditor in order to satisfactorily complete the annual audit.
11. Ensure that the organization has adequate business insurance coverages and all required business licenses.
12. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
13. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
14. Manages the work performance of Finance and IT departmental employees; provide overall direction, coordination and evaluation. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
15. Understands, demonstrates, and supports the mission of the organization.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. BSBA in Finance or Accounting, ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting position, and a CPA, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Ten years finance and public accounting experience (scrap manufacturing or scrap processing experience beneficial) with demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
3. Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
i. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
ii. Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.
iii. Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
iv. Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
v. Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, and sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
5. Experience working effectively in an executive team leadership style.
6. Experience in strategic planning and execution.
7. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
8. Experience working effectively in an executive team leadership style.
9. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule. Some evening and weekend hours required.
10. Energetic, forward thinking, creative, with high ethical standards.
11. Has a thorough grasp of and commitment to the organization’s mission.
12. Experience working with nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled.
To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org
or call (651) 222-7678.
Submit to:
Hiring Committee
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Eureka Recycling will not discriminate against or harass any employee, or applicants for employment or internship on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or affectional orientation.
Internships at Eureka Recycling
Eureka Recycling has an organization-wide commitment to hosting interns. Our board, presidents, and staff recognize the enthusiasm, talent, and results that interns bring to our organization and are dedicated to providing students with meaningful work experience. We have hosted 49 interns since 2000. Our internship program is overseen by a designated staff person and includes a formal orientation and training, written workplans, mid-internships meetings with other interns, exit interviews, and evaluations with interns. Our internship program is grounded in a project-based model in which our intern workplans are centered on meaningful projects that directly impact the work of our organization.
Eureka Recycling offers internship positions several times throughout the year. Thank you for your interest.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
(FOCUS: CONTACT MANAGEMENT)
Date: Spring 2010
Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Unpaid, bus passes available.
Reports to: Communications Manager
Background
Eureka Recycling is a local, nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Eureka Recycling believes that waste is preventable, not inevitable, and provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Twin Cities Free Market, the Recycled Products Co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. In 2009, Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of composting and its important role in achieving zero waste.
Description
Eureka Recycling is a community based organization that values the importance of building and maintaining relationships with large and diverse groups of people and organizations. In order to effectively maintain these relationships, communicate the necessary messages, and engage the community and our partners in the work that needs to be done to reach a zero-waste future, Eureka Recycling’s informational and contact lists need improvement and organization. This intern will work with the communications team to gather current contact information, help identify potential partners, such as elected officials, media outlets, environmental organizations and community groups to connect with, as well as manage vital informational lists that are used for the curbside and apartment recycling program, advocacy and policy work, and cross departmental education, outreach and program work. Additional responsibilities will include administration and updates to Eureka Recycling’s website and Facebook page to engage our contacts and partners.
Eureka Recycling is seeking an organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills to provide assistance to the communications department staff. This internship is ideal for a person who is interested in helping with the behind the scenes processes that allow for Eureka Recycling to engage and inform important political and community groups, as well as individuals, the media, and recyclers, to further Eureka Recycling’s zero-waste mission.
Responsibilities
1. Work with various teams to develop up-to-date, complete contact lists for various projects and programs. This intern will have a prioritized “list of lists” to work on throughout the internship.
2. Conduct internet and phone research to complete contact lists. Develop systems to organize information. Work with all staff to obtain and catalog new contacts in contact lists.
3. Under the direction of the communication managers, use the completed contact lists to disseminate information to engage and inform our constituents on various programs and topics. Learn and use email newsletter software.
4. Work with city contacts (predominately from the City of Maplewood) to obtain mailing list information. Make recommendation for the necessary onsite research to verify mailing addresses. Conduct onsite research.
5. Make recommendations for organizing data in Eureka Recycling’s contact management database, based on experience working with contact lists.
6. Administration and updates to Eureka Recycling’s website and Facebook page.
7. Perform general office duties (filing, data entry, mailings, photocopies, etc.) as needed to complete above responsibilities.
8. Attend staff trainings on recycling issues when possible.
9. Assist with special projects as needed, which may include assisting with event preparation and monitoring for at least one zero-waste event and participating in sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet (Outlook). (No graphic design, database, or web development software knowledge is necessary.)
2. Excellent attention to detail.
3. Demonstrated organization skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
4. Good verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Interest in the environment and working with community-based organizations.
8. Spanish, Hmong or Somali language skills a plus.
9. Transportation required for making site visits to locations that are not served by the bus system. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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Composting Outreach Intern
(Focus: Make Dirt Not Waste Campaign, Neighborhood Outreach about Composting at Home)
Date: Spring 2010
Hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Compensation: Unpaid, bus fare reimbursement available.
Reports to: Recycling and Composting at Home Specialist
Background
Eureka Recycling is a local, nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Eureka Recycling believes that waste is preventable, not inevitable, and provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Twin Cities Free Market, the Recycled Products Co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of composting and its important role in achieving zero waste.
Description
Eureka Recycling is launching an intensive composting initiative in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood in Saint Paul to encourage people to Make Dirt, Not Waste by composting. Eureka Recycling will be working with community partners to help residents reduce their waste in a variety of ways—from reducing the amount of food they waste, to starting a backyard and worm composting bin, to other innovative ways of helping people compost, such a curbside collection, drop-off sites and more.
Eureka Recycling is seeking an individual who is outgoing and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills. This internship is ideal for a person interested in carrying out an education campaign on the neighborhood level—neighbor by neighbor—designed to inspire people to take action. This intern will play a key role in creating an education campaign that includes instructions on how to participate in composting programs, but more importantly, motivating messages about how the program benefits the community and the environment. This intern will recruit community members to compost and connect the growing number of people who are joining the composting movement. This position is a member of Eureka Recycling’s compost project team and would require some evening and weekend hours to be able to connect with community members. This position has the flexibility to continue through spring 2010.
Responsibilities
1. Learn and understand Eureka Recycling’s zero-waste messages to talk to residents about composting. Attend team meetings about intensive composting project.
2. Conduct various forms of outreach to motivate and help people compost at home, including door-to-door canvassing with a team, conducting workshops and/or trainings, attending community events, staffing composting booths, talking to area businesses about composting, etc.
3. Gather feedback (face-to-face or over the phone) via questionnaires to gather information about people’s attitudes and challenges with composting and their reactions to workshops and training.
4. Compile and analyze feedback from questionnaires and workshop evaluations.
5. Assist with website updates, email blasts, phone calls, etc. to engage composters. Maintain system to follow up with composters (phone calls, photos, questionnaires, website, facebook, etc.) and track their feedback.
6. Organize materials for workshops, trainings, outreach, and community events. Assist in creating displays and information materials. Maintain inventory of materials for outreach and workshops.
7. Work with a team to develop strategies to effectively build a community of composters. Research possible partnerships, events, networks, etc.
8. Research issues related to composting as directed, such as home composting methods, soils, etc.
9. Participating in sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling & composting.
10. Assist with special projects as assigned, which may include assisting with event preparation and monitoring for at least one zero-waste event and participating in sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate ideas and concepts through public speaking, written communication and individual conversations and correspondence.
2. Good listening and documentation skills. Comfort talking with residents regularly to answer and ask questions and follow-up.
3. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
4. Demonstrated ability to work scheduled hours and arrive on time.
5. Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax). Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel).
6. Strong organization skills and ability to carry out tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
7. Interest in Eureka Recycling’s zero-waste mission and composting programs and projects.
8. Experience or interest in community building, community organizing, outreach or public education.
9. Experience composting in backyard or with worms a plus, but not required.
10. Must be available some evenings and weekends, and for most of the following dates:
a. February 13, 20, 24, 25
b. March 4, 18, and 20
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator / E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678 / Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling, 2828 Kennedy Street NE,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS INTERN
(FOCUS: RECYCLED PAPER CO-OP BUSINESS)
Date: Spring 2010
Hours: 15-20 hours per week, flexible. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Unpaid, bus passes available.
Reports To: Recycling and Composting at Home Specialist
Background
Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. It provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Free Market, the recycled paper co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Driven by a mission to demonstrate that waste is preventable, not inevitable, Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. For over 20 years, it has provided model, award-winning curbside and apartment recycling services, education and advocacy. In 2009, Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of recycling and composting and their important role in achieving zero waste.
Eureka Recycling is seeking a self-directed, organized individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. This internship is ideal for a person interested in community-based efforts to inspire people to reduce waste while managing a small, non-profit business.
Description
This intern will support the customer relations department by assisting with our semi-annual recycled paper cooperative purchasing project, which gives organizations, individuals, and businesses in the Twin Cities area a chance to close the loop by purchasing high quality, 100% postconsumer recycled office paper at a reduced cost. This intern will coordinate most communication for the fall 2009 order, including emails, fact sheets, website updates, etc, as well as track all orders and maintain contact with customers to guarantee delivery or pick-up. In addition, this intern will assist with other customer relations projects including preparation for backyard and worm composting workshops, workshop follow-up and other project development for the composting at home program.
Responsibilities
1. Work with staff to coordinate the fall recycled paper cooperative project including determining local suppliers and prices, promoting the program, tracking customers and orders, monitoring inventory, making pickup and delivery arrangements with customers and writing
a summary of the project. Work with program staff to make decisions about the project and offer input for the future of the paper cooperative.
2. Organize and prepare customer data (using MS Excel and Access) for contact management.
3. Coordinate mailings and perform general office duties (photocopying, assemble handouts, data entry, assist with mailings) as needed to complete above responsibilities.
4. Assist with event preparation and monitoring for at least one zero-waste event, and if necessary participate in sorting waste or conducting visual audits to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
5. Attend staff trainings on recycling issues when possible.
6. Complete other projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Interest in environmental studies, marketing, communication, business, community outreach or related field.
2. Experience in organizing projects and demonstrated ability to carry out tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to research and present information in an organized and concise format.
5. Interest in cutting-edge environmental, recycling and waste reduction issues.
6. Demonstrated ability to work scheduled hours and arrive on time.
7. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
8. Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax).
9. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel) a plus.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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OFFICE/DATA ENTRY INTERN
Date: Spring 2010
Hours: 15-20 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Unpaid, bus fare reimbursement provided.
Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Background
Eureka Recycling is a local, nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Eureka Recycling believes that waste is preventable, not inevitable, and provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Twin Cities Free Market, the Recycled Products Co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of composting and its important role in achieving zero waste.
Eureka Recycling is seeking an energetic, assertive and articulate individual to provide an assortment of services to assist Eureka staff in meeting their objectives. This entry-level internship is ideal for a person who wants to gain experience working in a nonprofit office setting. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about daily operations, reporting and maintenance and become closely involved with the daily operations of the organization.
Description
Eureka Recycling operates a 27-truck fleet and collects residential recycling in the cities of Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville, Arden Hills and St. Louis Park as a way to demonstrate that recycling is an important component of reaching a waste-free tomorrow. Operations staff are responsible for accurate tracking of recycling tonnage, equipment and fleet maintenance history, route information and reports of residents’ recycling problems by curbside drivers. The intern will provide support for necessary tracking and reporting procedures and gain experience using a variety of data systems. The intern will utilize Eureka Recycling’s network databases to input and correct existing data. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial for these tasks. Throughout the internship there may also be opportunities for the intern to work on a variety of other projects throughout other departments in the organization.
Responsibilities
1. Perform accurate detailed data entry into a database to track recycling tonnage, equipment and fleet maintenance history, route information and reports of residents’ recycling problems.
2. Attend staff trainings/meetings on recycling issues when possible.
3. Assist with event preparation and monitoring for at least one zero-waste event and if necessary, participate in sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
4. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel).
2. Detail orientated.
3. Basic understanding of computer software.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax machine).
6. Ability to work on a team.
7. Good organization skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
9. Strong writing skills helpful.
10. Interest in environmental and community issues helpful.
11. Experience or willingness to volunteer or participate in community events.
12. Understanding of basic vehicle maintenance/mechanics a plus.
13. Spanish language skills a plus.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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OFFICE INTERN
Date: January 2010, possible extension through spring semester
Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible during business hours.
Compensation: Unpaid, bus fare reimbursement provided.
Reports To: Office Administrator
Background
Eureka Recycling is a local, nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Eureka Recycling believes that waste is preventable, not inevitable, and provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Twin Cities Free Market, the Recycled Products Co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of composting and its important role in achieving zero waste.
Eureka Recycling is seeking a self-directed, energetic individual to provide an assortment of services to assist Eureka Recycling staff, in a variety of program areas. This entry-level internship is ideal for a person who wants to gain first-hand experience working in a nonprofit office setting.
Description
The office intern will assist staff in a variety of office tasks to support Eureka Recycling’s waste reduction and recycling program activities. This intern will gain experience in a variety of program areas by helping to update resources, coordinate mailings of waste reduction information, assemble education materials, organize files, perform data entry and provide other administrative assistance.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a filing system for archiving contract information.
2. Coordinate mailings to residents, donors, community organizations, etc., which may include using mail merge, making copies, stuffing envelopes, and applying postage.
3. Perform data entry, research, writing, and editing.
4. Assist communications staff with updating waste reduction resources and information.
5. Attend events, if possible, to assist with recycling at events.
6. Attend staff trainings on recycling issues when possible.
7. Participate in sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
8. Complete other projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax machine).
2. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel) a plus.
3. Ability to balance multiple tasks with an eye for detail in a fast-paced environment.
4. Good organization skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
5. Good communication skills including the ability to express concepts in writing and through individual conversations.
6. Interest in environmental and community issues helpful.
7. Experience or willingness to volunteer or participate in community events.
8. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
9. Availability for 2-3 hours Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm is preferred.
10. Spanish, Hmong, or Somali language skills a plus.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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ZERO-WASTE EVENT INTERN
Date: Spring 2010 (March 1 – June 30)
Hours: 10 - 15 hours per week, flexible. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Compensation: Unpaid, bus passes provided.
Reports to: Waste Reduction Manager
Background
Eureka Recycling is a local, nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Eureka Recycling believes that waste is preventable, not inevitable, and provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area, including the Twin Cities Free Market, the Recycled Products Co-op, event recycling, compost workshops, and more. Eureka Recycling’s services, program and advocacy efforts are designed to be cost-effective while ensuring the greatest environmental benefits. Eureka Recycling is actively working to create a movement of individuals, organization, businesses, and governments that understand the benefits of composting and its important role in achieving zero waste.
For over ten years, Eureka Recycling has coordinated zero-waste events in the Twin Cities, including the Wishes for the Sky, Rock the Garden, Tour de Fat, Saint Paul Bike Classic and the Northland Bioneers Conference. Because of Eureka Recycling’s education, waste-reduction, recycling, and composting services, over 40 events in 2009, attended by over 60,000 people, were able to divert 96% of the discards generated to recycling and composting.
Eureka Recycling is seeking a self-motivated, flexible, and organized individual to support zero-waste events and new business ventures. This intern will experience firsthand how Eureka Recycling works to achieve its mission to reduce waste through entrepreneurial projects. This internship is ideal for someone who is seeking a hands-on experience in zero-waste event implementation and planning.
Description
The Zero-Waste Event internship assists with emerging business development projects, with a focus on our zero-waste event services. This work will involve hands-on management of equipment, volunteers, and materials discarded during events. This intern will also assist with zero-waste event coordination and support greater efficiency as we develop our events program. This internship may also include data collection and analysis as well as event-related research.
Responsibilities
1. Organize, track, and prepare equipment for zero-waste events.
2. Work with event vendors and exhibitors to prepare for zero-waste events.
3. Participate in collection and education activities at zero-waste events.
4. Track and analyze data for reporting on zero-waste events and composting projects.
5. Perform general office duties (filing, mailings, photocopies, etc.).
6. Participate in reviewing and/or sorting waste to help identify ways to reduce waste and increase recycling.
7. Support other business development projects as assigned, which may include research.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Experience organizing projects and demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
2. Excellent planning, tracking, and record keeping skills.
3. Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
4. Ability to stand for periods of time at events and to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
5. Experience working in a team-based environment with the ability to work independently.
6. Interest in the environment and working with community-based organizations and culturally diverse communities.
7. Interest in cutting-edge environmental, recycling, and waste reduction issues.
8. Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax machine).
9. Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel) a plus.
Complete application packets (including resumé, cover letter, and required application) will be accepted until position is filled. Once the position has been filled, additional applicants will not be considered. To request the required application, please email mattw@eurekarecycling.org.
Contact:
Matt Wolfe, Office Administrator
E-mail: mattw@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277
Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
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