Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District

Position Description

Position:  Education Specialist                       Reports to: Recycling Coordinator
FLSA:  Non-Exempt                                      Employment Status:   Full Time
Civil Service Status:  Classified                    Pay:  Hourly

Job Description and Worker Characteristics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 
Plans, organizes, and develops formal and informal presentations concerning recycling and other solid waste issues; makes formal and informal presentations to groups and individuals such as schools, community organizations, and public officials. 

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, etc. to promote a continued awareness of District educational programs.  Develops and implements events, contests, etc., to promote the District and its programs.  Prepares educational and promotional literature and assists with the distribution of the District’s literature; updates, reviews, organizes and files educational and promotional literature.

Assists with the promotion of recycling collection events aimed at the collection of household hazardous waste, pesticides, appliances, etc.  Reviews videos and publications to determine their appropriateness for incorporation into educational presentations.  Assists with the development of District-wide education strategy and prepares and maintains program records, reports, and other related documentation.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Education, Communications, Environmental Sciences or Related Field

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.

Send letter with salary requirements and resume postmarked by Friday, December 5, 2008 to Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District, Attn: David Held, Executive Director, 9918 Wilkshire Blvd NW, Bolivar, Ohio 44612.  For a complete job description, log on to our website at www.timetorecycle.org or contact the District office at 1-800-678-9839 or by e-mail at district@timetorecycle.org.

THE STARK-TUSCARAWAS-WAYNE JOINT SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.