Paid recycling intern in the town of Hingham, MA
***$15.00 per hour for 8-10 hrs per wk. Grant funding up to one year.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The goal of the internship is to provide initial education and technical assistance to waste haulers and businesses. This is followed by inspections and warnings to those who are not complying with the Recycling and dumpster Requirements for Residents and Businesses within the Town of Hingham Regulations.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITES:
- Conduct outreach and compliance assistance to businesses in Hingham.
- Track data on hauler permits and evaluate recycling reports received from haulers.
- Provide education to town residents regarding new regulations and the impact on those using haulers for residential pick up of waste and recyclables
- Update database of businesses in town to track permits for waste and recycling dumpsters.
- Assist with meeting the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant deliverables required for MassDEP
- Work in conjunction with the Recycle Coordinator on various grant related tasks.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Intern works out in the field conducting inspections and compliance checks. Intern is exposed is exposed to outdoor weather conditions and is required to stand, walk, talk, listen, use hands, and drive an automobile.
Education and Experience:
A candidate for this position should have a Bachelors degree in public health or environmental science; have one (1) to three (3) years experience in related work or equivalent education. A student working toward a Masters degree in public health could be considered equivalent experience.
Special Requirements:
A candidate for this position must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. An automobile and access to a computer is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skills in conducting inspections for various public health violations
- Ability to enforce public health codes objectively and fairly
- Ability to interact objectively and professionally with the public
- Skills in excel, word and Microsoft office.
Send letter of interest and resume to Human Resources Department, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043. Email: humanresources@hingham-ma.com
The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.
