How to hire a waste reduction coordinator

How to hire a waste reduction coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step waste reduction coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a waste reduction coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new waste reduction coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a waste reduction coordinator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A waste reduction coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, waste reduction coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of waste reduction coordinators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Waste Reduction Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Waste Reduction Coordinator		$12-27
   Coordinator	Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements... Show more	$12-29

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • Waste Management
   • Waste Reduction
   • Safety Hazards
   • Waste Profiles
   • Analytical Data
   • EPA
   • Harm Reduction
   • Non-Hazardous Waste
   • Waste Streams
   • Composting
   • TSCA
   • Waste Characterization
   • Disposal Facility

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all analysis and MSDS sheets.
   • Manage the storage and disposal of CERCLA and RCRA hazardous and radioactive waste/materials.
   • Coordinate cleanup of trichloroethylene, low level PCB's and VOC's.
   • Perform secretarial functions including email communications to internal and external business partners, expense reports, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
   • Maintain accurate processing of payroll and relate personnel transaction documents, prepare applicable documents and/ or reports.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your waste reduction coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A waste reduction coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, waste reduction coordinators' average salary in wyoming is 54% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level waste reduction coordinators 57% less than senior-level waste reduction coordinators.
   • Certifications. A waste reduction coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a waste reduction coordinator's salary.

   Average waste reduction coordinator salary

   $38,630yearly

   $18.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level waste reduction coordinator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a waste reduction coordinator job description

   A job description for a waste reduction coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a waste reduction coordinator job description:

   Waste reduction coordinator job description example

   By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
   
   **** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment ****
   Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
   
   Job Description:
   
   As part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross works on the front lines of the climate change crisis every day. We make a vital difference for families and communities in the U.S. and around the world who are coping with the impacts of this crisis. Through our new Mission Adaptation program, our goal is to build and equip a resilient network of community-based partners and workforce ready to augment and enhance food security, emergency shelter and care, and access to health and mental health services needed when climate emergencies strike and to ultimately reduce the impact of climate caused displacement and poverty for families at extreme risk by helping them more rapidly transition to safe, stable, and affordable housing. If you share our passion for helping people and making a difference, join us in this excellent career opportunity.
   
   The Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator reports to the Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager and is responsible for the planning and implementation of community partner engagement in support of our new Mission Adaptation program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in social services, partner collaboration, and preferably community outreach, grant administration, disaster risk reduction and working with non-profit organizations.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   • Assess community needs to identify and support the most vulnerable populations and their needs with regard to resilience in health, food security and housing and lessen disaster-caused human impacts.
   • Identify local partner organizations providing services related to food insecurity, housing and health with an interest in building disaster-related resilience.
   • Work with American Red Cross divisional and regional staff to integrate partnerships into planning, readiness, response and recovery activities.
   • Evaluate opportunities for partnership, build and maintain positive partner relationships, and formalize agreements with community-based organizations and key community stakeholders.
   • Support implementation of Mission Adaptation initiatives by convening partners, supporting engagement, and informing educational opportunities.
   • Support collection of required grant management and partner engagement data accurately and on time.
   • Support diverse and inclusive volunteer teams that lead and engage in Mission Adaptation objectives/activities.
   • Collaborate with internal teams to communicate program objectives, milestones and determine areas of opportunity for existing volunteer base.
   • Report expenditures made using the Mission Adaptation budget.
   • Engage with contacts in community-based organizations and key community stakeholders to educate about disasters, impacts to vulnerable populations and Red Cross programs.
   • Prepare accurate records and reports on partner engagement to include regular updates on program milestones and required adjustments into assessments of progress, accountability, and co-learning.
   • Work with Communications to develop press releases, brochures, and other collateral materials.
   • Support region and stakeholder communities during disaster relief responses.
   • Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social Work or Public Health.
   
   Experience: Minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in an outcomes-based social-services environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
   Experience in community mobilization and disaster recovery preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with climate adaptation/resilience strategies, government disaster programs, and community organizing preferred.
   
   Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of community disaster risk reduction. Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules. Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Develop project plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Flexibility and ability to work on and manage a new team during program development. Spanish speaking preferred.
   
   Other: This position is also responsible for ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity. Upon employment, must be able to learn and become proficient in: ARC programs and procedures, Volunteer Management, Financial Management, Cultural Competency, and Community & Government Partnerships.
   
   Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
   
   The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
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   Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
   
   Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find waste reduction coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your waste reduction coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit waste reduction coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting waste reduction coordinators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new waste reduction coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the waste reduction coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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