Schools Sustainability Associate

Organization

StopWaste

Job Posted

June 2, 2026

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Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Arielle Conway

Contact Email

aconway@stopwaste.org

Contact Phone

5108916537

Deadline to Apply

Location

1537 Webster St.
Oakland, CA
United States
School Sustainability Associates (SSAs) lead educational field trips at StopWaste’ s two Education Centers, support school-based programs, and help elementary, middle, and high school teachers and students take action to reduce waste.

Summary

SSAs also contribute to agency initiatives such as school infrastructure, trainings, and community outreach campaigns. They work at the Education Centers, at schools, at the agency office, and in community settings to implement programs that advance StopWaste’ s goals and support educational equity. 

Instructional support may include facilitating student-led waste audits and activities that help schools reduce waste in alignment with local climate action plans and district environmental literacy curricula. SSAs may also provide technical assistance and training, support school infrastructure projects, and assist with outreach campaigns such as StopWaste’ s Stop Food Waste campaign and carbon farming initiatives.

Compensation Information

$25/hr.; No fringe benefits (except for FICA and state-mandated sick leave)