Zero Waste Coordinator- Facilities & Services
Facilities & Services
Job SummaryReduce waste sent to landfills from Urbana campus, via direct management of F&S Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) operations. Duties & Responsibilities
Work Environment:
This is a 100% full-time 5002- Program Coordinator Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 21, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1033447
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Job SummaryReduce waste sent to landfills from Urbana campus, via direct management of F&S Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) operations. Duties & Responsibilities
- Directs F&S Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) program, including goal identification and implementation of waste reduction programs for the Urbana campus, and help achieve goals described in the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) and State Waste Reduction Plan. This includes project planning, policy development and implementation
- Lead the campus’ zero waste program. Ideate, identify, and execute objectives that address reducing landfilled waste. This includes program development, project management, policy development, and metric tracking
- Serve as the primary point of contact, industry expertise and technical knowledge at F&S for inquiries related to recycling, composting, and waste reduction to ensure responsiveness to common problems and concerns
- Develop rates for services, oversee the finances of WMR including financial management and the unit’s budget allocation
- Manage administrative operation of the Waste Transfer Station
- Serves as primary advisor to the Director, Transportation & Building Services regarding overall major program development, management, and operations of WMR.
- Seek funding for zero waste initiatives including materials, equipment, programming, and services, through preparation of business cases, grant writing, and other means. Prepare reports, such as those reflecting status of recycling programs on a volumetric basis and from a financial standpoint. Acts as primary liaison between external agencies and responsible units to ensure compliance with university/agency, federal, state, and sponsor regulations governing grants and contracts.
- Provides information to the community to increase awareness of campus recycling efforts and programs. Chair the Zero Waste iCAP Team. This includes participating in campus-wide sustainability events with iCAP Teams and F&S Sustainability. Present updates on Zero Waste efforts at seminars, classes, and other forums, as needed.
- Provides supervision and management of work assigned to contracted and support staff.
- Engage student groups, faculty, staff, and volunteers to participate in recycling events, education, and outreach. Serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in improving sustainable waste management programs on campus and in the local community.
- Creates, interprets, develops and implements policies and procedures to program workers; provides primary support to a unit administrator or other executive, and assumes full direction for an office, administrative, or operational matters in the absence of the unit administrator.
- Represent the University in regional and national zero waste planning and advocacy discussions, such as the Zero Waste Alliance, the Campus and University Recycling Coalition, and the Big Ten and Friends Sustainability Group.
- Maintain records on total and categorical recycled materials for participating campus units. Provide regular reports to leadership and the public, as needed. This includes updating the iCAP Portal and F&S website with relevant information about Zero Waste. Support the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities & Services.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- May be exposed to chemicals, heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and inclement weather.
- Can require the ability to multitask on given assignments.
- Certain assignments can be stressful at times.
- The employee is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration/Policy or related field.
- A total of one (1) year of experience in education, training and/or work experience in Waste Management, Recycling Programs, and/or Sustainability.
- Thorough understanding of University sustainability goals for waste reduction.
- This position requires a thorough understanding of the issues and forces related to zero waste programs; strong organizational and project management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness to speak publicly and to the media; ability to manage student volunteers, work with students in an academic setting, and work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and off-campus community members.
This is a 100% full-time 5002- Program Coordinator Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 21, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1033447
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu