PaintCare Program Coordinator

Job Description:

• Oversee PaintCare operations within an assigned region consisting primarily of western and central New York
• Conduct regular in-person visits to paint retailers, reuse stores, local government HHW programs, and solid waste facilities
• Establish relationships with participating paint retail stores, local government partners, and other stakeholders
• Troubleshoot program issues and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
• Ensure drop-off sites comply with contracts and site guidelines
• Educate paint retailers on paint stewardship law obligations
• Identify and recruit potential paint drop-off sites
• Explain drop-off site requirements and evaluate prospective partners
• Oversee onboarding of new drop-off sites, including contracting, on-site training, and coordinating collection and transportation
• Determine underserved areas and facilitate collection and paint giveaway events
• Process large-volume pickup requests
• Order and distribute signage, point-of-sale materials, and outreach materials
• Monitor use of materials by drop-off sites
• Connect the public with paint reuse and recycling opportunities
• Participate in community events and make presentations to groups
• Attend stakeholder meetings and conferences
• Provide regional insight to the internal communications team
• Maintain the drop-off site database and generate reports
• Ensure records are accurate for the annual report
• Review and approve invoices related to program operations
• Report to the program manager

Requirements:

• Experience with and/or knowledge of product stewardship programs, laws, and organizations
• Experience with and/or knowledge of hazardous waste programs, services, and handling, especially local government HHW programs
• Familiarity with paint products and their applications
• Familiarity and comfort with paint users, particularly trade painters, contractors, paint retailers, and property managers
• Experience with and/or knowledge of retail operations and communications, including big box, chain, franchise, co-op, and independent stores
• Experience with public speaking, training, and/or making presentations
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently from home
• Willingness to travel extensively within New York State
• Occasional travel to Washington D.C. and other U.S. locations is required
• Ability to receive and store bulk orders of point-of-sale materials, conference supplies, a booth kit, and other outreach materials
• Proficiency with computers and typical office software
• Valid state driver's license required
• Must be located in New York State

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Vacation days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Remote work from home