9922 Residential Zero Waste Associate - SF Environment Department

Company Description

This posting was amended on 12/5/2024. 

Who We Are
The San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

Position Details:

• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt
• Application opening: December 4, 2024
• Application Deadline: December 23, 2024
• Salary: $57,980/annually 

To Apply
Submit your application online by clicking on "I'm Interested" and completing the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Please include a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity
For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Job Description

As the Residential Zero Waste Associate, you’ll support the City’s sustainability goals by working with property managers, residents, nonprofits, events, and festivals of San Francisco to maximize zero waste practices and follow the City’s zero waste policies. You will also assist in administering, developing, and conducting outreach campaigns and grants in support of zero waste. You can expect to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders that include City departments, San Francisco property management companies, nonprofits, community groups, event producers, and residents—so you’re someone who has excellent communication skills, and values working in a collaborative setting with an expectation of innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

The Residential Zero Waste Associate is an entry-level role designed to offer exposure to a career pathway in environmental communication, outreach, and policy compliance. Through work duties, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, you’ll build foundational experience in environmental policy compliance, community-based social marketing, public outreach, program administration, project management, and customer support, while meeting designated position objectives. Knowledge and experience gained will position you for success as an environmental outreach and policy professional equipped to serve San Franciscans and beyond—plus career advancement opportunities in related fields.

What You’ll Do - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Assist with development and disseminate residential outreach, including maintaining web information, tracking action plan progress, and supporting outreach.
• Provide administrative support for zero