Zero Waste Analyst

Role Description

This role is hiring for one Fellow to begin in September 2023. The candidate will work alongside the UCSF Health Sustainability team members to assist with zero waste goals. 

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

Waste Auditing (60%)

• Perform waste audits using a trash grabber, auditing tool, and mobile device
• Conduct walkthroughs across UCSF Health sites (West Bay)
• Identify and distinguish recyclables, compostable, and landfill findings
• Looks out for, reports, and takes appropriate action regarding hazardous materials in the waste stream

Education and Outreach (25%)

• Communicate and offer feedback to staff regarding waste audits
• Facilitate on hands and remote educational trainings
• Delivers signage to appropriate staff, makes recommendations to increase diversion efforts
• Plan and host monthly e-waste events

Project Development (15%)

• Assess current status of organization and develop pilot programs to drive behavioral change
• Write sustainability stories or content for the website

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Related experience in fields related to sustainability, zero waste, recycling
• Willingness to have flexible hours, including evening audits when needed ( Max 8 hours/ day ; 40 hours/ week )
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments, make independent judgments and/or decisions, and discern when action at a higher level is required.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain an organized and well communicated work flow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite

UCSF Health requirements:

• Fully vaccinated against covid-19
• Adhere to UCSF protocols and daily health screening
• Comply with universal surgical mask policy
• Fingerprinting and TB test required after hire.
• Working onsite protocols: https://coronavirus.ucsf.edu/campus-protocols/working-onsite

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed in an office and hospital setting. Auditing location may be at the Mission Bay, Parnassus, or Mount Zion hospital (or a combination of all three). Candidate may also be asked to conduct on site work at UCSF Benioff in Oakland.

• Work involves walking 3-4 hours a day with occasional squatting and bending over.
• Auditor must walk to each control point with either mobile device / iPad trash grabber to perform audit (training and equipment will be provided)

Compensation & Benefits

• $1000 bonus upon program completion
• Employer paid health insurance
• UC Climate Stewards Certification
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• $1,000 end-of-program financial award​.
• Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services. 
• Extensive professional and personal development training including:
  • ​Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.
  • Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals. 
  • Professional networking opportunities. 
• University of California Climate Stewards Certification
  • Prestigious certification through the University of California School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 
  • ​This acclaimed UC California Naturalist Program prepares UC Climate Stewards to engage in and lead local solutions to advance community and ecosystem resilience. 
  • Option to receive four undergraduate credits (Learn more here).

SEI requires all employees to be Vaccinated against COVID-19.

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.