CRRA Jobs Board

The City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department has a job opening for a Supervising Recycling Specialist. Apply by January 26, 2026. 

This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate team and lead impactful waste diversion programs in San Diego!

Supervising Recycling Specialist positions supervise the work of field crews and professional staff engaged in a variety of solid waste recycling projects; develop and oversee budgets; plan, assign, coordinate, and review the work of subordinates; prepare grant proposals and monitor grant funds; attend conferences; monitor the development of new equipment and techniques; provide information to management, City officials, and community groups; provide training to subordinate staff; prepare reports; evaluate the work of subordinate staff; and perform other duties as assigned.

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The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Watershed Protection Specialist I. This program is a part of the City’s innovative Green Oceanside environmental division which oversees all aspects of the Watershed Protection, Water Use Efficiency, and Solid Waste & Recycling programs.

The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is a forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water and to reliable wastewater management services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Deadline to apply is 1/30/26 at 4pm PST

About SJCC+CS:

One of the first urban conservation corps in the country, the San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School was founded in 1987 to empower young adults aged 18 to 27 ("Corpsmembers") to upskill themselves and advance their career in conservation and green spaces. Today, SJCC+CS continues to operate its 1-year-long paid workforce development program, while also functioning as a WASC-accredited charter high school, allowing those who have aged out of the traditional education system to earn their high school diploma.

SJCC+CS offers an engaging work environment focused on growth, teamwork, and making a positive impact. Whether you're passionate about education and development, environmental conservation, or community engagement, joining our team means embracing a shared commitment to service and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Be a part of our mission to create transformational change and learn more at www.sjcccs.org. 

About the Role: 

The Zero Waste Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the SJCC+CS recycling and Zero Waste social enterprise. This role combines strategic leadership, operational management, and workforce development to ensure the program meets its goals for job training, revenue generation, and environmental impact.

Overall, the Zero Waste Director is responsible for maintaining excellence in program operations, fostering innovation, and expanding SJCC+CS’s Zero Waste initiatives into new markets while upholding the organization’s mission of environmental stewardship and workforce development. 

One of the following must apply:

• High School Diploma or GED + 6 years of relevant work experience and/or training in recycling/zero waste management programs
• Associate’s degree in related field + 5 years of relevant work experience and/or training in recycling/zero waste management programs
• Bachelor’s degree in related field + 4 years of relevant work experience and/or training in recycling/zero waste management programs
• 4 years of experience managing personnel, leading teams, or overseeing the work of others.
• Knowledge of recycling policies, laws and requirements.
• Experience with public and/or private grant development; business and/or contract development.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and working with urban youth.
• Valid CA driving license and clean driving record
• Willing to undergo comprehensive criminal, employment, education background check + fingerprints and drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the US and provide appropriate documentation

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related field from college or university;
• Three years of program management experience involving training young adults;
• Public and/or private grant development;
• Business and/or contract development.

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The City of San José is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Director of Integrated Waste Management to lead the City's comprehensive waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery programs within the Environmental Services Department. This key executive role oversees residential and commercial solid waste systems, long-term hauler contracts, program performance, enforcement, and the City's work toward achieving zero waste. The Deputy Director manages an operating budget of approximately $270 million and a division of more than 40 employees, including senior managers and technical specialists responsible for residential, commercial, and construction and demolition debris programs, regulations, enforcement, and overall program performance. They will play a critical role in implementing the City's Zero Waste Element, advancing innovation in waste diversion, and ensuring efficient delivery of essential waste management services.

Agency: City of San José

Location: City of San José, CA

Position: Deputy Director of Integrated Waste Management

Annual Salary: $161,513 - $260,737 DOE/DOQ

To learn more and apply, click here.

To view a brochure, click here.

Circular Action Alliance is seeking a California Recycling Processing Manager with deep, hands-on knowledge of MRFs, recycling processing equipment, and facility performance metrics. If you understand how sorting systems, contamination control, throughput, and recovery rates work — and want to apply that expertise at a statewide scale — then this is the opportunity for you to help shape the future of recycling in California. At this pivotal moment of SB 54, CAA  California is building a mission-driven team with both the operational know-how and the relationship-building skills to support the infrastructure investments and performance improvements needed to meet our ambitious new recycling goals.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Circular Action Alliance is hiring a California Reuse & Refill Senior Manager to help lead the implementation of reuse & refill programs across the state to meet SB 54's goals.  We're looking for someone clear-eyed about the challenge but passionate about the unprecedented opportunity to build private-public partnerships, identify infrastructure and funding opportunities and to execute plans so that every community starts moving toward reuse & refill systems. Join a collaborative team that values partnership, problem-solving, and supporting all of California in achieving our ambitious new recycling and reuse/refill goals!

 To learn more and apply, click here.

The CAA National Team is also seeking a Reuse & Refill Principal Analyst who will own the modeling and analytics to support the creation of reuse& refill funding, strategies and investments, starting with California and expanding to other EPR states. We're looking for someone clear-eyed about the challenge but passionate about the unprecedented opportunity to leverage EPR policy to move society from a take-make-waste model to a more circular reuse & refill economy. Join a collaborative team that values partnership, problem-solving, and supporting EPR states in achieving ambitious new recycling and reuse/refill goals!

To learn more and apply, click here.

Circular Action Alliance is hiring a California Recycling Programs Manager to help lead municipal engagement and statewide recycling program support. We’re looking for someone excited to build relationships, guide jurisdictions through new funding pathways, and ensure that every community can participate fully in SB 54. Join a collaborative team that values partnership, problem-solving, and supporting all of California in achieving our new ambitious recycling goals.

To learn more and apply, click here.

The City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Full-Time Supervising Recycling Ambassador (Community Activity Specialist)  position in the Integrated Waste Management Division. This position supports the Contamination and Recycling Tagging (CART) Program to reduce single-family dwelling recycling contamination. The application is open through Friday, January 23, 2026. 

To learn more, click here.

Step into a role where your work directly shapes a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable Castro Valley. As a Zero Waste Specialist II, you’ll help bring CVSan’s award-winning Zero Waste vision to life by developing innovative recycling, organics, and waste-prevention programs that make a measurable community impact. From leading key initiatives aligned with the Zero Waste Strategic Plan to engaging residents, schools, and local businesses in hands-on education about the 4Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot—you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that turns big environmental goals into real-world progress.

This is a role for someone who loves variety and thrives on collaboration. One day you may be brainstorming a new direction for reusables or designing eye-catching educational materials; the next, you’re coordinating a high-energy public event like Recycles Day or working with contractors to improve service delivery across Castro Valley. Supported by a close-knit, values-driven agency that prizes innovation and teamwork, you’ll enjoy a dynamic blend of fieldwork, program coordination, community education, and problem-solving that keeps every day engaging and purposeful.To learn more, see the following:

CVSan Zero Waste Ad Final.docx

To apply, click here

Deadline to apply is 1/9/26 at 11:59PM