Summary
PaintCare seeks a qualified candidate to assist with administering the paint stewardship program in Maine and Vermont. This position is remote, located in Maine or Vermont, and requires a significant amount of in-field work to coordinate the activities of the PaintCare program.
About PaintCare
PaintCare is committed to making it easy and convenient for households, businesses, and institutions to recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint in states with paint stewardship laws. A nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. PaintCare has managed more than 70 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish in 10 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing PaintCare operations within an assigned region. This will require regular in-person visits to paint retailers and reuse stores, local government household hazardous waste (HHW) programs, and other solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, landfills, and recycling centers.
- Provide excellent customer service by establishing relationships and regularly contacting participating paint retail stores, local government partners, and other program stakeholders to troubleshoot and ensure satisfaction with the PaintCare program.
- Identify potential paint drop-off sites for recruitment. Explain how to become a PaintCare drop-off site and evaluate suitability for partnering with PaintCare.
- Set up new paint drop-off sites by overseeing the onboarding process, which includes contracting, providing on-site training, and coordinating paint collection and transportation services.
- Arrange transportation services from temporary HHW events, plan and facilitate PaintCare-hosted collection and paint giveaway events, and process large volume pick-up requests from painting contractors, businesses, and other organizations.
- Hand deliver point-of-sale and outreach materials to potential and current drop-off sites. Monitor the use and usability of materials by sites; place sign and other point-of-sale material orders and follow up with sites to ensure delivery and use.
- Be a highly visible resource in the region for connecting the public with paint reuse and recycling opportunities. This may include participating in community events such as Earth Day.
- Make presentations to small and large groups (e.g., home shows, conferences, trade associations).
- Attend local, state, and national stakeholder meetings and conferences.
- Provide local knowledge and insight to our internal communications team to improve regional community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain a computer database of drop-off site information and generate reports as needed.
- Review and approve invoices for paint collection supplies, transportation, and processing services.
- Report to program manager.
