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Job Description
Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.
Zero Waste Ambassador – Oakland, CA
www.cascadiaconsulting.com
Cascadia Consulting Group develops and implements innovative solutions to today’s environmental
challenges. Cascadia is hiring for a Zero Waste Ambassador to fill a part-time, temporary outreach
position from May-December 2015. The Ambassador will work on one of Cascadia’s outreach campaigns
with a team to help educate targeted audiences within the Oakland area about composting. Cascadia is
hiring qualified individuals for the following Ambassador role with associated responsibilities and
schedules:
Door-to-Door Outreach Ambassador
 Estimated start date: May 27, 2015
 Schedule: Weekdays and occasional weekends, between 11 AM – 7 PM
 Key Responsibilities: customer service, outreach, and reporting
Work will include:
 Conducting door-to-door outreach to engage and support Oakland residents of multifamily properties in the
setup and correct usage of new composting collection services
 Providing excellent customer service to multifamily property owners, managers and residents
 Using online data management and survey tools to manage and report on data collected during outreach
 Other work, as needed
This temporary position will start in mid-May and likely go through December 2015. Cascadia will compensate
Ambassadors with an hourly wage of $17 to $22/hour, dependent on experience.
The ideal candidate will:
● Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person and on the phone
● Have bilingual language capabilities in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
● Demonstrate capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Word
● Demonstrate ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment
● Have initiative, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor
● Live in Oakland, CA
Other highly desirable skills:
● Ability to work outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather
● Knowledge of solid waste, composting and/or recycling
● Access to a personal vehicle
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 15, 2015.
Cascadia Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, or
marital status in employment or the provision of services. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome
and encouraged to apply.