The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) seeks a self-motivated, collaborative, highly organized person with a passion for waste reduction and recycling policy and a talent for storytelling and advocacy to join our dedicated team of environmental stewards. This is an excellent opportunity to work in the rapidly growing field of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and to be part of a fast-paced organization that has been at the forefront of the U.S. EPR movement for the past 23 years.

Compensation: $55,000 plus generous benefits package
Application Deadline:Until filled.
Start Date: Immediate Opening
Location: Remote or hybrid

About the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)

The Product Stewardship Institute is a policy advocate and consulting nonprofit working to ensure products are responsibly managed from design to end of life. In 2000, PSI pioneered product stewardship in the United States by convening diverse stakeholders in facilitated dialogue to develop EPR policies and programs. Drawing on global best practices and expansive multinational relationships, our policy models, facilitation services, and expert testimony have helped enact 135 EPR laws in 33 states across 18 product categories including packaging. Our members include state, local, and tribal governments in 48 states, and we partner with more than 100 businesses, academic institutions, environmental nonprofits, and international governments. Together, we advance scalable solutions that protect people and the planet. Join us at www.productstewardship.us.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Role

The marketing and communications coordinator will report to the marketing and communications manager and work collaboratively with all team members to promote PSI’s work. The coordinator will work closely with PSI’s government members and corporate, environmental, academic, and international partners to educate diverse stakeholder groups about EPR policies and programs, and support them in advocating for producer responsibility solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Quickly develop a solid understanding of PSI—our niche, mission, history, and initiatives – and the policy concept of EPR and learn how to articulate these clearly and concisely to a broad range of stakeholders.
“Own” the content development for PSI’s newsletters, legislative updates, social media, and other communications materials that promote PSI’s reports, toolkits, educational resources, and ongoing programs and policy initiatives.
Help coordinate, promote, and manage the logistics of PSI’s monthly webinars and other events, including coordinating content, soliciting and prepping speakers, promoting the event and sponsorship opportunities, registration management, and webinar hosting.
Develop outreach materials (e.g., blog posts, fact sheets, videos, graphics) to promote EPR for packaging, batteries, carpet, textiles, mattresses, HHW, paint, pharmaceuticals, medical sharps, electronics, solar panels, and other products to support education and advocacy.
Help maintain PSI’s ever-growing contact database, including subscription management.
Track media and press mentions and communications metrics and data.
Other marketing communications assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field.
Demonstrated passion for the environment, especially waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, extended producer responsibility, and circular economy principles.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, especially writing skills, and the ability to communicate across media in a professional manner with a broad range of stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Familiarity with common marketing and communications tools and software (e.g., Constant Contact; Google Analytics; Sendible; Facebook/Instagram Business; etc.).
An eye for design and proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Suite preferred.
Cultural competence, commitment to racial justice and equity, and experience working with diverse teams. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Self-starter with a positive attitude who shares ideas and actively identifies solutions to problems rather than waiting for others to take a leadership role.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples – one longer piece (e.g., briefing summary, report) and one shorter piece (e.g., newsletter, Op Ed, fact sheet), and other work samples that demonstrate your abilities to susan@productstewardship.us.

The Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provider.

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