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Circular Action Alliance
Circular Action Alliance
11 – 50 Employees
Non-profitSocial Impact
Circular Action Alliance is a nonprofit social-impact organization focused on building a circular economy for paper and packaging. Its work includes coordinating producer-funded recycling programs, developing and submitting plans under extended producer responsibility laws such as California’s SB 54, and supporting stronger recycling access and responsible end markets. The organization also helps producers navigate participation through registration resources, a producer resource center, fee-setting consultation, and a steering committee. Circular Action Alliance operates across several U.S. states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, and Minnesota.
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Vice President of Recycling Collection and Processing – Remote

Lead Circular Action Alliance’s recycling collection, processing, and waste characterization strategy. Drive regulatory execution, state implementation plans, investment priorities, and team performance.

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

Description

  • Direct the expansion and optimization of recycling systems
  • Lead collection and processing initiatives aligned with regulatory recycling targets
  • Create material-specific collection and processing strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and investment plans
  • Coordinate with Program Planning and Operations on regulatory targets, exemptions, source reduction, and PCR targets
  • Partner with MRFs, secondary processors, and composting facilities to identify effective sortation practices
  • Assess and deploy primary and secondary processing solutions that improve bale quality and support end-market strategies
  • Advance third-party investment in expanded collection and sortation capacity
  • Contribute to material program plans and state implementation plans
  • Support coordinated state action, operating plans, budgets, and investment decisions
  • Build relationships with recycling and materials trade associations, service providers, and other stakeholders
  • Develop materials intelligence and oversee waste characterization protocols
  • Create and manage budgets for collection and processing initiatives within the materials strategy
  • Support collection and processing programs for reusable and refillable packaging
  • Lead, manage, delegate to, and motivate a team of industry professionals
  • Establish annual goals, run team meetings, provide guidance, confirm statements of work, and deliver results
  • Conduct performance reviews and handle other human resources responsibilities

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of recycling collection, processing, and waste characterization practices
  • Demonstrated experience improving sortation and expanding collection through multiple channels
  • Experience developing roadmaps, strategies, and operating plans that support long-term objectives
  • Strong knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability, including interpreting complex data and turning it into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for collaboration with stakeholders across the organization
  • Highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
  • Proven ability to build, develop, lead, and engage high-performing teams, including remote employees and direct or indirect reports
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving environment that requires flexibility
  • Ability to understand and adapt to CAA’s startup environment
  • Advanced degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or an equivalent field
  • At least 10 years of operational experience in MRFs or recycling facilities
  • At least 3 years of team management experience
  • Valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, with a clean driving record

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