Residential Zero Waste Associate

As the Residential Zero Waste Associate, you’ll support the City’s sustainability goals by working with property managers, residents, nonprofits, events, and festivals of San Francisco to maximize zero waste practices and follow the City’s zero waste policies. You will also assist in administering, developing, and conducting outreach campaigns and grants in support of zero waste. You can expect to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders that include City departments, San Francisco property management companies, nonprofits, community groups, event producers, and residents—so you’re someone who has excellent communication skills, and values working in a collaborative setting with an expectation of innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

The Residential Zero Waste Associate is an entry-level role designed to offer exposure to a career pathway in environmental communication, outreach, and policy compliance. Through work duties, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, you’ll build foundational experience in environmental policy compliance, community-based social marketing, public outreach, program administration, project management, and customer support, while meeting designated position objectives. Knowledge and experience gained will position you for success as an environmental outreach and policy professional equipped to serve San Franciscans and beyond—plus career advancement opportunities in related fields.