Bilingual Spanish/English Business Sustainability/Recycling Paid Intern- Start June 19th - Full-time / Part-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

Being number one means WM invests in our Sales teams' success by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, industry-leading services and the best leadership in the business. Our exceptional sales professionals help deliver satisfaction to our clients throughout North America. If you are passionate about helping others and seeking challenging and interesting employment, apply today!

Job Summary

The WM Recycle Corps collegiate intern program is designed for a diverse group of energetic, responsible and communicative college students interested in a hands-on job training experience in the field of recycling education and community outreach.

This fast-paced ten-week internship will teach 14 college students the latest strategies in engaging the public and businesses in waste reduction and recycling behavior change. This position provides an opportunity to work with over 20 communities within the Puget Sound. We are seeking a diverse group of applicants, from all cultures and communities, to best connect with the businesses and residents of this region.

WM Recycle Corps interns represent the company in various public venues and on a variety of outreach projects. Interns will assist with door to door and phone based education campaigns for businesses and multifamily communities and staff educations booths at community festivals.

The Recycle Corps program is committed to racial equity and cultural responsiveness in its services to clients, in our workforce composition and practices, and in our organizational culture. While still seeking to improve our demonstration of this commitment, candidates should know that racial equity and cultural responsiveness are cornerstones of our commitment to all communities in the region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Individual must be able to perform the following essential duties. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

* Willing and able to learn the recycling and composting business and then share that knowledge with the public

* Work with businesses, property managers and the public, one-on-one, to provide information and resources that promote recycling, composting and waste reduction

* Educate the general public at community events by answering questions about WM recycling and composting programs and services

* Work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail

* Able to adapt to changing situations while remaining positive

* Demonstrated communication, customer service and teamwork skills

* Work effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment, while promoting inclusion and cultural responsiveness

* Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, with experience in racially diverse settings or working with diverse communities

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

* Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis

* Must be available to participate in the internship from start to finish: 6/19 - 8/25/2017

* Must be enrolled as a college student in the fall of 2017

* Must have a cell phone available for emergency use

* Must possess an insured and reliable vehicle, and be able to travel to and from Kirkland and locations throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties

* Fluency in Spanish, Chinese or Korean is preferred

* Able to transport outreach materials and equipment (tables, storage totes, chairs, tent, etc.)

* Able to effectively communicate with WM staff and customers in person and on the phone

* Able to work independently with assigned team members

* Capable of lifting 30 pounds

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.

* Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds

* Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements

* Normal setting for this job is outdoors, either visiting customers at a business or residence, or at a community event such as a farmers market, city festival or holiday celebration

Program Overview

* This is a paid internship, full-time (40 hours/week), with opportunities for overtime

* Internship hours rotate between Monday-Friday (1st week), Tuesday -- Saturday and Wednesday -- Sunday schedules

* Eligible candidates MUST be able to start Monday, June 19, 2017 and work all 10 weeks. Some shifts start at 8:00 am, and others will start in the afternoon. On occasion, shifts will begin at 5 a.m., and other shifts will end at 11 p.m.

* The program's focus is split between outreach campaigns (70%) and staffing the WM recycling booth at community events (30%)

* WM Recycle Corps Headquarters is located in Kirkland, WA

* Recycle Corps interns will be provided with WM polo shirts, name tags and safety vests to wear as part of the required dress code

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

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