Key Facts

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Internships

Entry-level / graduate

English

Hard Skills

Data Validation Analytics Data Collection Data Management Data Entry Educational Outreach Collection Development Content Filtering

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Office
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Proactivity
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Detail Oriented
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Reliability
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, to organize, filter, and update data
Strong attention to detail and ability to collect, review, and validate information from multiple public sources
Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote setting with clear communication skills, including sending professional templated outreach emails to external stakeholders

Requirements:

Map the different recycling opportunities offered by local governments and haulers across Oregon and compile findings in a structured Excel database using a provided template
Gather information from official city, town, and county websites and input data into the Excel database
Refine data in the EO Portal: review community acceptance lists and ensure alignment with each community’s acceptance list; note mismatches and send templated emails to community owners to resolve them
Assist with analyzing data on the use of education and outreach materials

Circular Action Alliance

Non-profit Organization - Charity

About Circular Action Alliance

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is a U.S., non-profit Producer Responsibility Organization established to support the successful implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. CAA will deliver best-in-class compliance services across multiple states and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more. CAA was formed by leading companies from the food, beverage, consumer goods, and retail industries in response to the passage of EPR laws in California, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon. These companies are united in their vision to create a circular economy for paper and packaging across the United States.

Company type: Scaleup

Industry: Non-profit Organization - Charity

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

Vision
The leading Producer Responsibility Organization implementing the circular economy through paper and packaging.

Mission
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) helps producers comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, delivers harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

Role Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented and proactive interns in our organization. This is an exciting time to join CAA as we are in the early stages of implementing the Recycling Modernization Act in Oregon, the first US packaging EPR program to launch in the U.S.

Our interns will play a critical role in helping deliver projects and key business deliverables for CAA. These individuals will play a key role leading some of our work in helping to map the landscape of collection opportunities across the state and assist with analyzing data on the use of education and outreach materials.

Key Responsibilities

This 2-month research internship involves mapping the different recycling opportunities offered by local governments and haulers across the state. The intern will gather information from official city, town, and county websites and compile findings in a structured Excel database using a provided template.
Data refinement in the E&O Portal: using data from the above project, review community acceptance lists in the E&O Portal and ensure they align with each community’s acceptance list. Note any mismatches and send a templated email to the community owners to resolve them

Skills & Competencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, specifically excel to organize, filter, and update data.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately collect, review, and validate information from multiple public sources.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to send professional, templated outreach emails to external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field
Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote setting

Compensation & Other Information

Location:Fully Remote, working in Pacific Standard Time
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Since this is a temporary position, it is not eligible for benefits
Interns must have their own laptop and access to high-speed internet.
Reports To:Alex Bertolucci,Oregon Communications Manager

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org.

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