We're Hiring: Recycling Project Leader
Zero Waste Providence is Hiring a Recycling Project Leader!
Providence, Rhode Island (Hybrid / Community-Based)
About Zero Waste Providence (ZWP)
Zero Waste Providence’s mission is to create opportunities for Providence residents to participate in sustainable lifestyles and circular economies. ZWP advances its mission through grant-funded community education and outreach programs, volunteer engagement events, and advocacy initiatives with local and state government to reduce waste, promote sustainable behaviors, and support environmental and social justice. The organization collaborates with local and state agencies, community organizations, businesses, and other regional sustainability partners to implement programs and events that promote zero waste practices.
Recycling Project Leader:
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Coordinating Street Team deployment
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Communicating with relevant stakeholders (City/DPW, Waste Management, and RIRRC)
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Analyzing data from eCanvasser app
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Planning and mapping routes for each shift
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Street Team Lead oversight 
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Short daily shift check-ins with Street Team Lead (10 mins)
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Oversight of scheduling shifts in Google Calendar
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Oversight of ZWP Hotline and resident callbacks (delegated to Street Team Lead)
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Maintaining materials and supplies, repurchasing as needed
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Street Team management
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Hiring, begin onboarding process, and training of Street Team on a rolling basis
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Approving timesheets
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Working with bookkeeper to process data and payroll for the Street Team
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Communicating project updates to stakeholders (ZWP Street Team, Social Media team, board, and membership; city stakeholders)
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Managing emails, correspondence, and Google Drive files related to these tasks
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Compensation and Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging approximately 15-20 hours per week. Compensation: $28 per hour
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Application Instructions:
Candidates should send an email with “ZWP Recycling Project Leader ” in the subject line to: admin@zerowasteprovidence.com. We will begin reviewing applications June 8, 2026. Please include a current resume and cover letter in your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.