Reuse Bend Coordinator

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Essential Outcomes for the Reuse Bend Coordinator

1. Conduct effective outreach to food service businesses (“eateries”), with the aim of enlisting all suitable eateries in the reusable container program.
2. Support and/or manage marketing and communications activities for Reuse Bend.
3. Handle other administrative tasks, including coordinating reusable serviceware supplies, maintaining proper recordkeeping, and supporting grant reporting.

Scope and Duties

The following scope and duties are provided based on our best estimation. With Reuse Bend being an innovative new project, we anticipate adjustments based on overall project delivery.

1. Business Outreach and Sales (~35%)

• Compile a list of eateries in the region, working with existing partners like Deschutes County Environmental Health and local Chambers of Commerce.
• Co-create a strategy and pitch for outreach to eateries, prioritizing equity and impact.
• Develop strong relationships with participating eateries, by ensuring clear and personable communication, consistent follow-through, and timely fulfillment.

2. Marketing and Communications Support (~25%)

• Support RWPM and work with external contractors as needed, to create a brand, website (or webpages), and marketing plan for Reuse Bend.
• Write and create a variety of communications for Reuse Bend, including: blog posts, newsletters, press releases, social media, graphics, posters, handouts and signage, in coordination with RWPM and Communications Manager.
• Coordinate ad placements as needed.
• Participate in the Stakeholder Advisory Group to select containers and partner food cart lot.
• Assist RWPM with creating two engaging shareable guides at project conclusion:
  • Creating a Reusable Container Program
  • Switching a Food Cart Lot to Reusables
• Update and distribute posters promoting Reuse Bend throughout our community.
• Table or attend relevant food service and other community or networking events.

3. Coordination and Administration (~25%)

• Deliver and replenish reusable serviceware to eateries in a timely & responsive manner.
• Support partnered food cart lot with implementation and management of reusables for on-site dining.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping to ensure organizational and grant reporting processes are followed through with high attention to detail.
• Assist with preparing and submitting grant reports and disbursement requests.

Please mail or e-mail a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a resume, and three relevant references who can speak to your qualifications.

Please submit applications by Thursday, March 13, 2025.

E-mail: kavi@envirocenter.org and naomi@envirocenter.org

The Environmental Center, Attn: Kavi Chokshi 
16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703