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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

Communications & Community Advocacy Manager
Director of Finance
Recycling Collections Driver

INTERNSHIPS - Summer, 2012

Program Development Intern: Focus on Zero-Waste Events
Zero-Waste Education Intern: Focus on Community Outreach and Education Around Multi-Family (Apartment) Building Recycling
Communications Intern - Production
Community Organizing/Outreach Intern: Focus on St. Paul Zero-Waste Composting Campaign

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ADVOCACY MANAGER

DATE: May, 2012
TERMS: Regular, full-time exempt position
COMPENSATION: Based on qualifications
BENEFITS: Health, dental, long-term disability. Personal days and holidays. Tax deferred retirement options and flexible compensation plan.
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications & Community Advocacy

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 communications & community advocacy manager is responsible for implementing the organization’s communications plans to build awareness of Eureka Recycling’s mission, programs, and achievements. This manager also implements the organization’s community advocacy plans to engage the community at a grassroots level to be involved in the organization’s activities and take action on zero-waste policy issues. The manager of communications & community advocacy works closely with the director of communications, and other staff to develop key messages and promotional materials about the organization’s mission and its current and emerging programs. This position works collaboratively with members of the communications/community advocacy team as well as the finance, operations, customer relations/education and business development teams.

The communications & community advocacy manager engages in creative projects and partnerships with a variety of community organizations and individuals to increase the community’s awareness of Eureka Recycling and its zero-waste project and initiatives. This includes managing outreach projects, Eureka Recycling’s relationships with project partners, and the creation and improvement of promotional information and messages about Eureka Recycling.

The ideal candidate has excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and experience messaging complex ideas in simple and effective ways to a variety of audiences both in writing and verbally. This person also has experience conducting outreach campaigns with external partners and collaborators at the community/neighborhood level. This thorough, flexible, and enthusiastic team player must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple partner-based projects, and can adjust quickly to changing priorities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands, demonstrates, and supports the mission and values of the organization.
Work directly with the director of communications and others to develop and modify organizational key messages.
Design and develop concepts for print and electronic materials that convey the organization’s messages and engage targeted audiences (examples: posters, outreach materials, ads, brochures, presentations, fact sheets, letters and other correspondence, etc.) on time, within budget, that meet high standards of quality and the organization’s brand. This includes creative direction, copy writing, and working closely with the production manager.
Engage in individual and organizational partnerships that meet the organization’s communication and advocacy goals. Maintain partner relationships and represent Eureka Recycling at partner and member meetings. Negotiate Eureka Recycling’s sponsorships and partnership agreements.
Develop and manage Eureka Recycling’s community outreach campaigns with the communications team and other departments. Establish clear and strategic outreach goals to build awareness of Eureka Recycling’s mission, programs, achievements, and advocacy objectives with the director of communications and others.
Coordinate communication and decision-making relevant to communications and community advocacy among the customer relations/education, finance, operations, business development, and communications/community advocacy teams. Lead cross-departmental teams to establish and accomplish departmental and programmatic goals.
Supervise communications staff, interns, and volunteers.
Lead the communications team in improving, developing, and implementing systems for organizing existing key messages and information about key relationship for the organization.
Assist the director of communications with media relations.
Manage grants and requirements of funders associated with projects, including reporting and budgeting. Assist in identifying fund development for projects.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five years of related experience in communications, community outreach, public relations, community relations, partnership projects, community organizing and outreach, or related experience.
Ability to work successfully with diverse agencies, community-based organization and groups, a culturally diverse constituency, volunteers, individuals and staff is essential. Experience with collaborations and creative partnerships.
Three years of supervisor experience, including experience in training and developing staff. Ability to build teams, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with others within the organization.
Three years of experience in the environmental field or related experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Proven writing skills, including the ability to write from scratch, develop content in collaboration with others, and cater written messages to specific audiences. Excellent interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to listen, foster dialogue, negotiate, and ability to articulate critical messages in a compelling way with the organization’s partners. Presentation and public speaking skills.
Experience creating concepts and producing a variety of communication tools to convey messages to a variety of audiences.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
1. Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
2. Management skills—includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes themselves available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops others’ skills and encourages growth.
3. Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
4. Judgment—displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
5. Delegation—delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, and sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Ability to understand, articulate, and adjust to the organization’s goals and strategies while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in day-to-day projects.
Ability to effectively manage several projects at once and meet deadlines while balancing the demands of others and progressing toward organizational goals, with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience in meeting project budgets and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and take initiative within a team environment.
Strong computer skills: word processing (Microsoft Word); spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel); database (Microsoft Access); Adobe Acrobat.
Has a thorough grasp of and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Working Conditions
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work will require weekend and/or evening work.

HOW TO APPLY:
A required application must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. To receive an application, you may come to our office at 2828 Kennedy Street NE or email Mariah Neuharth, HR Generalist, at mariahn@eurekarecycling.org.

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

DATE: April, 2012
REPORTS TO: CEO
TERMS: Regular, full-time exempt position

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.

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Director of Finance is responsible for the assessing the financial performance and managing the fiscal risks of the organization within the context of a “Triple Bottom Line” organization. As a non-profit organization that operates as a social venture enterprise, Eureka Recycling looks beyond the strict viewpoint of the financial performance of profit and loss, to include the ultimate environmental and social benefits that the organization’s programs and actions provide to the communities and stakeholders we serve. She/he will be comfortable with managing the dynamics inherent to a mission driven organization that operates within a social venture business environment. The Director of Finance will develop and implement the strategic financial direction of the organization within the context of balancing financial impact with the social and environmental impacts. He/she will be responsible for developing reporting structures that measure and account for the organization’s performance in all three of these critical areas. This position is a member of Eureka’s leadership team and will work in collaboration with this team to see that our goals and objectives as set forth in our strategic plan are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct and oversee the Accounting, Finance and IT functions of the organization including, but not limited to: internal and external financial reporting, controls, audit and compliance; cash flow management; general ledger; Payroll; A/R and A/P, budget development; recordkeeping, etc.
Provide directors and managers with consultative support and education through financial and management information analyses, reports, budgeting and recommendations so that departments become empowered to manage the financial aspect of their respective areas.
Create, manage, and evaluate performance measurement and reporting systems for the organization programs with an attention to assessing the balance of economic impact, social impact, and environmental impact.
Create and execute short- and long-term financial strategies that will grow Eureka’s business in line with its strategic plan, mission and values.
Develop, implement and manage a customized purchasing function that will empower staff to make purchasing decisions that align with our mission.
Ensure that the organization has adequate business insurance coverage and required business licenses.
Take initiative to understand, demonstrate, communicate and support the mission of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BSBA in Finance or Accounting, CPA designation, ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting management position, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles. Experience with finance for a social venture business desired.
Demonstrated success in growing a business through sound financing strategies.
Ability to translate financial reports and analysis into relevant information for Eureka staff and external clients.
Thorough understanding of the triple bottom line reporting system.
Experience in effectively researching and developing long range scenario forecasting and business plan pro formas.
Demonstrated skills in equipment purchase and property acquisition and financing.
Experience in developing and managing a purchasing function.
Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams and align staff to a vision.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Energetic, forward thinking, creative, with high ethical standards.

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RECYCLING COLLECTIONS DRIVER

DATE: Applications accepted year-round
JOB TITLE: Recycling Collections Driver
REPORTS TO: Recycling Collections Fleet Manager
STARTING SALARY: $16.50/hour
BENEFITS: Group insurance: medical, dental, life and disability; flexible spending account. Paid vacation (PTO) and holidays, Retirement: 403 (b) plan

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
To safely and efficiently perform manual labor in collecting recyclables from residences and buildings in Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Roseville, Arden Hills and Saint Louis Park. Along with recording route data, providing excellent customer service and education materials, hauling to and tipping at the material recovery facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate an International or Hino chassis equipped with a GS or Labrie Top-Select body for the collection of recyclable materials from residential homes and various building locations and transport them for recycling to a material recovery facility (MRF).
Begin workday promptly at 6:30 a.m. and work until all routes are completed.
Follow a scheduled or authorized modified route as required.
Operate 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 perform 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 (VCRs).
Responsible for washing and cleaning interior of vehicle as required.
Report 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 VCRs every day, and fill out driver hour logs.
Keep informed of road and weather conditions.
Provide customer service in a professional and respectful manner when dealing with the public.
Responsible for communicating accidents, near misses, incidents and injuries immediately to your supervisor, as well as completing all necessary reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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 maintain a Commercial Driver's 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 commercial straight bodied vehicles with a GVW over 26,000 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 Twin Cities Metro Area 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 repeatedly for extended periods of time.
Will be required to sit and stand 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 repeatedly for extended periods of time.
Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of buttons and levers; and use of feet to control pedals on equipment.

HOW TO APPLY:
A required application must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. Applications are accepted year-round, even when the position is fully staffed. Qualified applicants will be considered as the position becomes available. To receive an application, you may come to our office at 2828 Kennedy Street NE or email Mariah Neuharth, HR Generalist, at mariahn@eurekarecycling.org.

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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. 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.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INTERN: FOCUS ON ZERO-WASTE EVENTS

DATE: Spring/Summer, 2012
HOURS: 10-15 hours per week, flexible. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, bus passes available
REPORTS TO: Program Development Manager

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.

Eureka Recycling is seeking a self-motivated, flexible, and organized individual to support the research and development of our zero-waste initiatives. This position would include hands on activities to support our zero-waste event program as well as research for this and other zero-waste programs and initiatives. This intern will see first hand how Eureka Recycling works to achieve its mission to reduce waste through entrepreneurial projects that engage the community. This internship is ideal for someone who is interested hands on-work as well as assisting in research and data analysis that supports a waste free tomorrow.

DESCRIPTION:
The Program Development Intern will support the zero-waste event program and other zero-waste and composting programs. This will include hands on labor for events including organizing equipment and working at the Living Green Expo, Rock the Garden and other community events that are partnering with Eureka Recycling to work towards zero waste. Work may also participating in waste sorts to identify potential diversion, data analysis of ours and other’s findings and work on research to support the event program and other projects of Eureka Recycling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize, track, and prepare equipment used at events.
Assist in event setup and cleanup, operations, and work with volunteers at events.
Assist in event planning including outreach towards event vendors and exhibitors.
Support developing the zero-waste event program.
Compile and organize detailed lists of regional events.
Research national and local zero waste event programs.
Organize and analyze data gathered from events.
Assist in waste sorts and other tasks as needed to support program development
Perform general office duties (data entry, filing, mailings, photocopying, etc.).
Assist with research and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience organizing projects and demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to research and present information in an organized and concise format.
Planning, tracking, and record keeping skills.
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Experience working in a team-based environment with the ability to work independently.
Interest in the environment and working with community-based organizations and culturally diverse communities.
Interest in cutting-edge environmental, recycling, and waste reduction issues.
Experience using assorted office machines (copier, fax machine).
Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Access) a plus.

Complete application packets (including résumé, 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 mariahn@eurekarecycling.org.

Contact:
Mariah Neuharth, Human Resources Generalist
E-mail: mariahn@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 EDUCATION INTERN: FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AROUND MULTI-FAMILY (APARTMENT) BUILDING RECYCLING

DATE: Summer, 2012
HOURS: 10-15 hours per week, flexible. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, bus passes available
REPORTS TO: Zero-Waste Education Coordinator

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.

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

DESCRIPTION:

Eureka Recycling is recognized as a national leader in the development and management of highly successful multifamily and apartment building recycling programs.

Recycling is one of the most important actions any person can take to reduce waste and protect the environment. Multifamily building residents and property managers however often face unique and difficult challenges in setting up programs that all people residing in the buildings can understand and take part in. This position will work with the Customer Relations and Education team to support the successful set-up and management of multifamily recycling programs in the cities of St Paul, Roseville and Lauderdale.

A successful candidate for this internship will have an interest and passion for environmental education and equity. They will be excited about opportunities to work with residents and property managers to examine specific challenges faced at each property. They will also work together with property management, residents and Eureka Recycling staff to create solutions to ensure residents in the building has access to the recycling program and a clear understanding of how to recycle in their building. Once a plan is in place to receive support from the property manager, the person in this position will identify outreach needs for individual owners, managers, and residents in apartment buildings, condominiums, and town homes. This intern will also assist staff in developing procedural and operational efficiencies in the management of various aspects of the multifamily program. By having direct contact with the public, this intern will provide excellent outreach and customer service to increase awareness of the various social, environmental and financial benefits of recycling to help motivate residents and property managers to continue to create and manage successful recycling programs.

Eureka Recycling is seeking an energetic, dedicated, and articulate individual.This internship is ideal for someone looking to gain experience working in a nonprofit organization and is interested in learning more about building community partnerships and educating residents about the benefits of recycling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage property managers and motivated residents of multifamily properties to create and maintain successful recycling programs using tools, training and methodologies provided.
Work with the Zero-Waste Education Coordinator to analyze information about apartment buildings and choose buildings to target with outreach or needs for updates.
Work with the Zero-Waste Education Coordinator to adjust logistics of service (cart numbers and frequency of service) and recycling needs based on building performance in an effort to support the success of the recycling program at each property.
Fulfill requests for education materials such as posters and flyers.
Work with the Zero-Waste Education Coordinator to directly connect with property management to ensure continued communication and to provide recycling information.
Update contact information for property management via phone and/or email.
Assist with office and administrative tasks as needed to complete above responsibilities.
Present at resident meetings the recycling program and inspire people to participate in the program and see the benefits of recycling for the environment, the economy and the community.
Support Customer Relations and Education staff by updating internal resources and information.
Assist with event preparation and monitoring for at least one zero-waste event.
Participate in educational and outreach events as needed.
Complete other projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in and commitment to Eureka’s zero-waste mission and its programs.
Strong communication skills including the ability to express concepts through individual conversations.
Demonstrated ability to work scheduled hours and arrive on time.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to keep detailed, legible, and accurate reports and notes.
Reliable transportation. Mileage will be reimbursed
Spanish, Hmong, or Somali language skills a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in environmental and community issues.
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

Contact:
Mariah Neuharth, Human Resources Generalist
E-mail: mariahn@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277

Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - PRODUCTION

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

DESCRIPTION:
Eureka Recycling is seeking an individual who is outgoing and organized with strong communication and research skills to provide assistance to the communications department staff. This internship is ideal for a person who is interested in learning how to carry out a communications plan that supports the education, advocacy, and outreach initiatives of an environmental nonprofit organization. This intern will work with the communications team on print and production projects and support Eureka Recycling’s work on preventing wasted food, including research and organizing of information, as well as other communications and outreach-related projects. S/he will come away from this experience with an understanding of the development and implementation of community-based communications, experience in research, organizing information, project management, leadership, and team collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with development of education and website content, data, research, and other support as needed for the organization’s emerging work on preventing wasted food and for zero-waste composting.
Assist with production for education, outreach events, and other communications for the organization.
Under the direction of the communications manager, disseminate information to engage and inform our constituents on various issues.
Research organizational priority topics for web content and external and internal reports.
Assist in organizing production and content files.
Assist in implementing aspects of Eureka Recycling’s communication plan by contacting community television stations and local papers to identify primary contacts, schedules, and areas of focus.
Organizing and updating contact lists, both to help communicate our messages and inform work on a contact management database.
Perform general office duties (filing, data entry, mailings, photocopies, etc.) as needed to complete responsibilities.
Attend staff trainings on recycling and zero-waste issues when possible.
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:

Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate ideas and concepts through written communication and individual conversations and correspondence.
Good listening and documentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated organization skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet.No graphic design, database, or web development software knowledge is necessary.
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work scheduled hours and arrive on time.
Interest in the environment and working with community-based organizations. Experience or interest in community building, community organizing, outreach, or public education. Interest in Eureka Recycling's zero-waste mission.

Contact:
Mariah Neuharth, Human Resources Generalist
E-mail: mariahn@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277

Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/OUTREACH INTERN

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

DESCRIPTION:
Eureka Recycling is bringing together passionate and credible voices to support the City of Saint Paul’s enactment of Eureka Recycling’s city-wide zero-waste composting plan. Zero-waste composting first considers how much wasted food we can prevent, before it even needs to be composted. Next, composting everything we can at home to avoid impacts of transportation and keep the valuable resource as close to home as possible. Then, providing the best collection of what’s left so this important community resource – to enhance our much needed dirt – can be used for its highest and best use: growing more healthy food. Eureka Recycling’s approach to zero-waste composting is designed to meet the unique needs and interests of each community.

In the summer of 2012, Eureka Recycling will bring its zero-waste composting proposal to the neighborhoods of St. Paul for community feedback. The Community Organizing Intern will assist in implementation of this outreach campaign and community process directed toward Saint Paul residents. The campaign is designed to connect the growing number of people who are joining the zero-waste composting movement throughout Saint Paul. This internship is ideal for a person who is interested in community-based, grassroots outreach efforts used by a community nonprofit organization to influence environmental policy. This intern will see firsthand how environmental concerns in the community are transformed into city policy and will play an active role in engaging the communities in Saint Paul in environmental issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach: Work with the Community Organizer to prepare for outreach activities related to zero-waste composting, communicate to residents, utilize Eureka Recycling’s extensive volunteer and community network, print media, and other media to broadcast information and results from the community process.
Community Events and Meetings: Attend, coordinate details with event organizers, assist in turn-out and recruiting volunteers, organize materials and assist in creating displays and information materials.
Campaign Research: Organize and update contact lists, research possible partnerships and events, identify and understand city systems, departments, and processes that impact the campaign.
Messaging: Learn and understand zero-waste messages to talk to residents about zero-waste composting and preventing wasted food.
Tracking: Maintain system to follow up with residents interested in composting, track feedback, assist in tracking and reporting on the success of outreach activities.
Perform general office duties (filing, data entry, mailings, photocopies, etc.) as needed to complete responsibilities.
Attend staff trainings on zero-waste issues when relevant and possible.
Assist with special projects as needed, which may include monitoring for at least one zero-waste event.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated community organizing interest and experience.
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate ideas and concepts through written communication and individual conversations and correspondence.
Good listening and documentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated organization skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work scheduled hours and arrive on time. Hours may include some evenings and weekends, to be able to connect with community members and attend community meetings and events.
Interest in Eureka Recycling's zero-waste mission, the environment, and community-based organizations.
Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet.
Access to transportation – ability to travel to community events not held at the office.

Contact:
Mariah Neuharth, Human Resources Generalist
E-mail: mariahn@eurekarecycling.org
Phone: (651) 222-7678
Fax: (612) 623-3277

Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

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Last updated: May 2012

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