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? About ReLeaf Recycling Factory:

ReLeaf Recycling Factory is a purpose-driven sustainability startup headquartered in Edinburgh, working at the intersection of recycling, community engagement, and circular economy innovation.

Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to reinvent recycling as a people-powered movement. We transform everyday waste such as cardboard, paper, aluminium cans, PET bottles, and e-waste into valuable raw materials — while rewarding responsible behaviour through community-led initiatives like ReLeaf Coins and social-impact programmes such as Box2Bless, supporting children with physical challenges.

ReLeaf believes real climate action begins at the grassroots — in homes, shops, campuses, and neighbourhoods — and grows into systems-level change.


The Role: Digital & Community Coordinator (Intern)

This is a hands-on internship / apprenticeship opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability, digital storytelling, and community building. You will work closely with the founder to help bring ReLeaf’s vision to life across digital platforms and local communities.


Location: Edinburgh (On-site / Hybrid)

Type: Internship / Apprenticeship (Full-time or Part-time)

Ideal for: Students, recent graduates, career-switchers, or purpose-driven creatives


Key Responsibilities:

Digital & Brand Support

  • Maintain and update the ReLeaf website (Wix or similar platforms)
  • Design flyers, posters, stickers, and campaign assets using Canva
  • Support branding consistency across digital and print materials
  • Create simple forms (pickup requests, partner onboarding, surveys)

Community & Outreach

  • Assist with onboarding local shops, cafés, and community partners
  • Coordinate communication with residents, volunteers, and partners
  • Support community recycling campaigns and awareness drives
  • Help plan and execute small local events, stalls, and pilot initiatives

Social Media & Content

  • Create and schedule engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp groups
  • Share stories of impact, partners, and community champions
  • Support campaign launches (e.g. ReLeaf Coins, recycling drives)

Operations & Data Support

  • Maintain basic trackers using Excel / Google Sheets
  • Support pickup logs, reward tracking, and campaign metrics
  • Help document processes for scaling the model sustainably


Skills & Competencies We’re Looking For:

Essential

  • Strong interest in sustainability, climate action, or social impact
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Canva design skills (or willingness to learn fast)
  • Comfortable using digital tools (forms, sheets, social platforms)
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple small tasks

Desirable (Not Mandatory)

  • Social media management or content creation experience
  • Website editing experience (Wix, Webador, WordPress, etc.)
  • Community engagement or volunteering background
  • Basic understanding of branding or digital marketing
  • Interest in startups, social enterprises, or green innovation


What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience in building a mission-led startup from the ground up
  • Exposure to sustainability, circular economy, and community innovation
  • Portfolio-worthy work (designs, campaigns, website content)
  • Mentorship from a founder actively building a scalable social enterprise
  • Opportunity to grow into a long-term role as ReLeaf expands
  • Potential alignment with Skills Development Scotland / Apprenticeships.scot pathways


? Why Join ReLeaf?

This is not just a role — it’s a chance to be part of a movement.

  • If you care about people, planet, and purpose — and want your work to matter — ReLeaf is the place to grow.


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