"Sustainable Waste Supervisor"

Overview

The Sustainable Waste Supervisor will lead Yale University’s waste management, recycling, and composting programs, advancing the University’s sustainability goals through innovative and efficient waste reduction practices. This role oversees daily operations related to waste collection and diversion, ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and develops strategies that promote responsible resource management across campus.

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional with a strong background in solid waste operations, recycling systems, composting, and sustainable materials management. They will collaborate closely with Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety, and the Office of Sustainability to design and implement programs that minimize waste, improve recycling and composting efficiency, and engage the Yale community in sustainable practices.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Proven ability to supervise and coordinate daily grounds maintenance services. Demonstrated ability with waste management and recycling initiatives.
2. Well-developed supervisory skills including demonstrated ability with coaching and performance feedback.
3. Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
4. Proven ability to maintain, manage and prepare scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet documents and reports. Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and database computer programs.
5. Ability to work irregular hours (as the job mandates), including weekend athletic events, emergency response, and special events such as move-in, move-out, commissioning, start-ups, commencement, reunions, etc.

Principal Responsibilities

SUSTAINABILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT:

• Develop and execute comprehensive waste management, composting programs, and recycling strategies in alignment with the University’s sustainability goals.
• Support and expand upon existing waste reduction and diversion initiatives, including single-stream recycling, composting, and reuse programs, in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainability.
• Evaluate waste streams to identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and increased efficiencies. Review environmental impacts of waste management practices and propose recommendations for innovative improvements in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainability.
• Monitor waste and recycling data, prepare reports, and present key performance indicators to management in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainability.
• Ensure waste and recycling data is consistent, comprehensive, and accurate, and identify opportunities to increase data collection efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate and train employees on proper waste sorting and recycling practices.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and various campus departments to raise awareness and engagement in sustainable waste practices. Collaborate with community organizations and local authorities to promote sustainable waste management practices beyond the organization.
• Support the annual student moveout donation collection program, which is led by the Office of Sustainability, by coordinating equipment and supplies, overseeing infrastructural logistics, and helping to ensure a well-organized moveout process with the Office of Sustainability, City of New Haven, and local partners.
• Identify and establish partnerships with waste disposal vendors, recycling facilities, and sustainable technology providers, updating and managing contracts as needed, ensuring streamlined collections and consistent, accurate data.
• Will lead the development and implementation of waste reduction and recycling awareness campaigns, ensuring messaging across all campuses is consistent and infrastructure exists to support all efforts.
• Stay updated on relevant environmental regulations and ensure the organization’s compliance with waste disposal laws.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.