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Solid Waste Project Coordinator, City of Vancouver
Full time | Vancouver, WA | $4,732 - $7,097/month | Deadline: open until filled; first review 5/1/26

The City of Vancouver is currently recruiting for a Solid Waste Project Coordinator. The primary responsibilities for the job are to support the City’s efforts to deliver high quality and economical solid waste services to residential, commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use building customers in the city of Vancouver, including downtown shared enclosures. To offer administrative and logistical support for ongoing and seasonal programs, including scheduling, gathering and tracking data, maintaining records, and reporting outcomes. To help plan and manage special projects and supports programs led by other staff or partners. Represent the solid waste team at events and assist customers over the phone and email.

Manager-Strategic Communications & Media, WM
Full time | Remote (must live/work in the Greater Seattle or Portland area) | $111,205 - $144,440 | Deadline: N/A

This position leads and executes external and internal communications to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and parts of Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. This position protects WM’s public image and supports business growth through positive visibility, strategic positioning, issue management, and relationship management. This work involves the development of communications plans, talking points, and multi-media materials, and the activation of tactics for communicating with stakeholders including media, elected officials, local government customers, residential customers, commercial customers, regulators, community organizations, employees.

Senior Solid Waste Planner, Metro
Full time | Portland, OR | $91,400.94 - $122,515.70 | Deadline: 4/27/26 or after 100 applicants

Metro’s WPES department is looking for a Senior Solid Waste Planner to manage complex procurement and contract activities, coordinate technical studies, and support the development of policy recommendations on key solid waste issues. This position works closely with staff across the department to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage contracts, evaluate bids, prepare technical analysis, define research methodologies, and present findings and recommendations to internal and external partners.

Waste Zero Specialist, Recology Ashland
Full time | Ashland, OR | $53,600 - 67,000 | Deadline: N/A

Recology Ashland is seeking a Waste Zero Specialist. Under close supervision, the Waste Zero Specialistis responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration of waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completes waste auditing services.

Product Stewardship Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1), Washington Department of Ecology
Full time | Lacey, WA (flexible/hybrid) | $87,184 - $109,740 | Deadline: open until filled

The Product Stewardship Unit Supervisor is a new position in the Solid Waste Management Policy Section at the State of Washington Department of Ecology which will manage and help build a cohesive, collaborative Product Stewardship unit. Staff in this unit lead strategy and policy development, implement product stewardship laws, conduct bill analysis, and advocate for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Product Stewardship (PS) programs. In this role, you will help coordinate engagement on these topics with national, state, and local agencies, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, industry associations, and commercial and retail entities in accordance with our mission and direction prescribed in statutes.

Career Coach, Trash for Peace
Full time | Portland, OR (hybrid) | $26/hour | Deadline: Open until filled

Trash for Peace< is seeking a Career Coach. Our next Career Coach will be a trusted guide and advocate for individuals seeking stable, meaningful employment, particularly those facing systemic, language, and economic barriers. Grounded in environmental justice and the principles of the circular economy, this role supports participants in recognizing their strengths, exploring career pathways, and pursuing opportunities that contribute to both personal stability and community sustainability. The next coach will provide culturally responsive, one-on-one mentorship that builds confidence, skills, and long-term vision and reports to the Executive Director.

Regional Technical Specialist - Oregon, Circular Action Alliance
Full time | Remote (OR), $67,000 To $87,000 | Deadline: N/A

Circular Action Alliance is seeking two Regional Technical Specialists. One will support Eastern Oregon and one will support Central/Southern Oregon. Applicants must reside in the territory they will support. The Regional Technical Specialist will play a key role in supporting the expansion and optimization of Oregon’s recycling systems under the Recycling Modernization Act. This position will provide technical and operational support for the development and implementation of RecycleOn Centers managed by the PRO, help monitor the progress of system expansion investments at the local level, assist with regional collection events, and engage with local stakeholders to promote education and outreach initiatives.