Waste Recovery Services Lead

Waste Recovery Services Lead 

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

This position includes a combination of redeploying usable goods to university departments, re-sale markets through the physical ReUse warehouse and online sales including but not limited to auctions. Identify markets, advertise, promote and develop all aspects of the ReUse program and its future capabilities of supporting the University of Minnesota. Provide additional support when assigned such as but not limited to, departmental moves, building clean-outs, education and ancillary work that relates to the larger goals of facilities management: Waste Recovery Services.

Location and Work environment: The ReUse warehouse serves as the primary location for most operations. However, duties are also carried out across various Twin Cities campus environments, including offices, labs, and other University facilities. This role requires working in diverse conditions, ranging from indoor settings to outdoor exposure in rain, snow, heat, and cold.

This is a 9 month position. 

Primary Responsibilities:
75% - Operations management

Manage and implement robust monitoring and inventory control systems. 
Establish standardized receiving protocols and pricing benchmarks while managing the tracking and documentation of material weights, categories, and valuations via the Access inventory database. 
Guarantee precise recording and categorization of all incoming inventory. 
Maintain an organized warehouse environment and ensure materials are prepared for sale to the public or University departments. 
Define inventory lifecycle parameters and manage financial deposits in strict accordance with University regulations.

10% - Supervision 

Train and assign duties to full time and student employees. 
Provide training for new student staff in the technical aspects of waste reduction and  ReUse operations.  
Guide students in the implementation of new or expanded programs.

5% Program Development  

Develops programs and partnerships to serve University departments and the community at large.
Tests and evaluates new programs and initiatives.
Develops policies and procedures. 
Administers the program’s RSIMS software as well as any new point-of-sale software that the program implements. 
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures. 
Pack & Give back, summer student storage and e-waste destruction and resale are all managed through this position.

5% - Build Internal Networks and Relationships at the University

Build relationships with academic and non-academic units, internal service organizations (ISO) and student groups to promote and implement ReUse strategies.  
Participate and enhance activities and programs that mutually enhance recycling and waste prevention outcomes.

5% - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
Two years of experience in surplus/retail program development and/or environmental education within an institutional setting such as a corporate, college, university, city or campus.
A valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of state, regional, and local waste disposal and recycling ordinances and regulations preferred.
Experience working in a union setting
Excellent people skills
Attention to detail in the context of broader department goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, initiate and implement ReUse activities and programs in an institutional setting.
Ability to adjust priorities daily to accommodate urgent requests or shifting timelines 
Ability to speak effectively to the University community in groups of varying sizes and represent the University to outside organizations.
Skills in navigating computer software programs such as MS office suite, Google suite.

About the Department
The University of Minnesota ReUse Program diverts usable materials from the campus waste stream by collecting surplus items from over 250 buildings. These materials are evaluated at the ReUse Warehouse and either repurposed by university departments or made available for public purchase, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability across the Twin Cities Campus.

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