EdgeConneX
Circularity and Waste Programs Coordinator
Herndon, VA (US) · Junior · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$90kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- This entry-level role focuses on improving diversion performance, supporting waste diversion certifications, coordinating waste vendors, and maintaining accurate waste data for active facilities.
- This role is well suited for an early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in operational sustainability programs.
- EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of materials management, waste diversion, and recycling programs at operational data center sites.
- Maintain waste tracking spreadsheets and dashboards to support performance monitoring and reporting.
- Support waste audits, site walk-throughs, and identification of contamination or diversion improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with sustainability, environmental compliance, and operations teams on waste-related initiatives.
- Support responses to internal and external data requests related to waste, diversion, and materials management metrics.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an operational environment.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in sustainability, waste management, facilities support, or environmental programs.
- EdgeConneX believes inclusion - of thought, backgrounds and experiences - affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver.
- Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities.
Requirements
- Coordinate site-level activities required to achieve and maintain third-party zero waste certifications.
- English: Fluent (required)
- Fluent (required)
Skills
- Foundational understanding of waste management, recycling, and materials diversion concepts.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with data tracking and documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global onsite teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfortable communicating with external vendors and following up on data and documentation requests.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn zero waste standards, materials recovery practices, and certification requirements.
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, waste management, or related field preferred.
- Internship or academic experience with recycling programs, waste audits, or sustainability initiatives is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally to operational sites (up to 20%).
Compensation
- US Salary Range
- $80,000 - $90,000 USD
Benefits
- EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.
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