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Waste Reduction Intern
General
Customer-Service
General Labor
Internship / Co-Op
Full Time
0-1
DOE
Direct Employer
https://www.happydancingturtle.org/employment
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Pine River
MN
56747
United States
$17.50/hr . Full time, May-Aug 2025.
Candidate will work on events & activities around sustainable use of consumer goods.

PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY: Assist HDT on waste reduction and educational activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential and other important duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Job Specific: ● Help coordinate and host swap, fix-it and/or mend-it clinics in the Pine River Area. ● Grow and foster relationships with partners in the waste reduction and recycling space (incl. Cass County Environmental Services and Waste Partners). ● Create educational content related to the R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Rot, Rethink, etc) that can be shared through multiple media channels and in-person. ● Assist in the completion of a community-wide guide that offers solutions for the recycling of common household items not accepted through recycling drop-off/pick-up locations. ● Explore opportunities to tie-into regional recycling initiatives- possibilities like fabric and boat wrap. Organizational: ● Work with teammates in a positive, collaborative manner ● Comply with Company policies ● Support the Organization’s mission, vision & values ● Share information about HDT through professional interactions ● Perform other duties as assigned or required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education/Licenses/Certifications & Experience Required Some higher education; environmental studies or related topic of pursuit highly desirable. Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: ● Positive “can-do” attitude and teamwork ethic ● Proficient with technology ● Comfortable engaging with people GoogleDocs ● Valid driver’s license or ability to get to workplace and partner organizations ● Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Physical Demands: ● Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time ● Ability to climb stairs ● Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis Equipment Operated and/or Tools Used: General office equipment such as photocopiers, printers, computers, etc. Work Environment: ● Combination indoor and outdoor environment. Program activities may take place at various locations. Some exposure to weather conditions.

See www.happydancingturtle.org (or click on the ''apply'' button) for full job description & downloadable application
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