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Circular Action Alliance
Circular Action Alliance
11 – 50 Employees
Food & BeverageLogisticsManufacturing
Circular Action Alliance is a nonprofit, producer-led Producer Responsibility Organization focused on improving how paper and packaging materials are managed across multiple U.S. states. The organization supports extended producer responsibility and stewardship programs through producer registration, reporting, compliance coordination, program administration, and engagement with industry and other stakeholders. Its work brings greater consistency to packaging obligations while supporting the development of a more efficient circular economy.
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Vice President of Recycling Collection and Processing

Lead Circular Action Alliance’s expansion of recycling collection and processing systems across the United States. Develop material strategies, state plans, waste analysis, and industry investment programs.

USUnited States
$210,000 – $240,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredVice President

Description

  • Direct the development, expansion, and optimization of recycling collection and processing systems.
  • Create and execute material-specific strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and investment plans.
  • Partner with Program Planning and Operations on regulatory targets, exemptions, source reduction, and PCR goals.
  • Collaborate with MRFs, secondary processors, and composting facilities to establish sortation practices and implement system improvements.
  • Deploy processing solutions that raise bale quality and encourage third-party collection and sortation investment.
  • Contribute to state program, coordinated action, and operating plans, including budgets and state-level investments.
  • Build relationships with recycling and materials trade associations, service providers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Develop materials intelligence and direct waste characterization protocols across multiple states.
  • Create and oversee budgets for materials strategy, collection, and processing programs.
  • Coordinate reusable and refillable packaging collection and processing with source reduction teams.
  • Lead, delegate to, and motivate a team of industry professionals.
  • Set annual objectives, run team meetings, provide guidance, maintain statements of work, conduct performance reviews, and handle related HR responsibilities.
  • Report to the Chief of Staff at Circular Action Alliance.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • At least 10 years of operational experience in MRFs or recycling facilities.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of recycling collection, processing, and waste characterization principles and practices.
  • Experience implementing sortation improvements and expanding collection through multiple channels.
  • Experience developing roadmaps, strategies, and operating plans that support long-term objectives.
  • Strong understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including interpreting complex data and identifying practical insights.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with stakeholders at every organizational level.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
  • Ability to build, develop, lead, and engage high-performing teams across direct and indirect reporting structures, including remote employees.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, flexible environment.
  • Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one, with a clean driving record.

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