Community Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Interact with customers, by phone, online, or in person and answer a diverse range of questions from general to specific regarding sales, operations, recycling options, and hours of operation 
• Assess incoming customer recyclable material loads and make sales when necessary 
• Make administrative decisions in completing and submitting internal/external accounting/administrative functions
• Ensure that all center employees and contractors meet their set targets
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff and interns. 
• Exercise judgment and discretion in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations. 
• Plan, coordinate and oversee inbound and outbound shipments of goods, materials, commodities and interdepartmental services. 
• Maintain the center to maximize customer comfort, safety, and ease in unloading materials. 
• Handle, resolve, or refer any customer issues. 
• Assists management in operational/administrative functions at other regions as assigned. 
• Assigns responsibilities, sets deadlines, monitors and summarizes progress of projects for management. 
• Assists in the preparation of annual /monthly budget. 
• Communicate all pertinent issues regularly with management. 
• Supervise office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. 
• Assistance with grant work plan implementation and reporting as applicable. 
• Externally solicits new customers for roll-off and drop-off recycling services  
• Executes strategies to optimize maximum turnover times, assessment of extra day charges, and identifies accurate price points that account for different costs 
• Ensure sales records are completed properly and submitted for accounts receivable 
• Coordinate vehicle/equipment management; predictive maintenance and repairs  
• Collects data, prepares reports, and offers insight to the management about the business status, including budgets, accounts payable and accounts receivable, site utilization, operational efficiency, etc. 
• Makes recommendations to the Manager on accounting, administration, and efficiency improvements 
• Assists in employee-related matters, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and discipline/termination.  
• Responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal site licenses, prevention plans and other regulatory obligations 
• Oversight of general site/facility cleanliness and ensures housekeeping plan is followed in assigned areas and that all areas are cleaned, checked, and are effectively in continuous compliance 
• Assist in the planning and participation of special events as required 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• B.Sc/ HND in Environmental Science, Communication, Business Administration, related field.
• 1-2 Years of experience managing teams 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in recycling and community outreach is a plus
• Passion for environmental sustainability and social responsibility
• Ability to think critically and work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Must reside around Onne, Rivers State, and environs