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Eco-Cycle, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers in the country and a pioneer in the Zero Waste movement, seeks an Operations Supervisor at the Boulder County Recycling Center MRF, per our contract with Boulder County.

Employee Title: Materials Recovery Facility Operations Supervisor
Employee Status: Full-time, hourly, with competitive benefits package
Reports To: MRF Director and Operations Manager
Compensation: Hourly wage range $24 to $26 per hour, depending on experience, overtime eligible

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
 
Eco-Cycle’s Operations Supervisor is an operations and administrative staffer who works closely with the Boulder County Recycling Center (BCRC) Operations team. Primary responsibilities include tracking and recording daily production metrics, inventory, railcar weight reports, and operations summary reports. Additional duties include safety training and reporting, and providing support and backup to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be bilingual and serve as a liaison between Operations and Maintenance teams, and the MRF Director. They will have the ability and desire to be cross-trained in all facets of production, operations, and supervision and be able to work effectively with the Operations and Maintenance Managers, staff, and various contractors.
 
We are looking for an outgoing person who is comfortable working in a fast-paced recycling production atmosphere and interacting regularly with production staff, including providing constructive feedback to line workers, and conducting trainings and eventually safety meetings. Another key responsibility is providing effective written and oral communication among different BCRC teams, management, and workers.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
 
– Track and record daily operation and production metrics, inventory, and operational reports
– Work with the MRF Director on inventory and material shipments
– Order and tracking PPE and operating supplies
– Assist Operations Manager by:
— Interacting with labor subcontractors, providing constructive feedback to help manage staff
— Learning to operate the recycling system and potentially rolling stock equipment
– Work with the production team to track safety metrics, and eventually conduct safety trainings
– Be cross-trained in various operations positions and provide occasional backup as needed
– Assist Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager on special projects as needed 
 
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES  

The ideal candidate will have the following:
– Excellent people skills and work well in a team-oriented environment, where communication is key
– Be bilingual in English and Spanish
– Able to prioritize workflow and communication strategies
– Good writing and computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word
– Comfortable leading small group training sessions
– Able to function in a fast-paced production environment
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

The position is for approximately 42.5 hours per week, generally from 6:30 am–3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch and two paid 15-minute breaks daily. Compensation depends on experience and expertise, plus benefits.
 
Benefits include: 
– EcoPass to ride local and regional buses and trains for free. 
– Paid time off, including six paid holidays, plus two paid Personal Days off per year; accrued vacation starting at 10 days/year; accrued sick leave; and 2 weeks of full pay for maternity/paternity/adoption leave. 
– Health benefits, beginning after 60 days, including health, dental, and vision; plus Life insurance, and Short-Term and Long-Term disability. 
– Retirement benefits, beginning to accrue after one year, with a 403(b) retirement plan that employer will match up to 3%. 
 
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “BCRC Operations Supervisor” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please. 
 
Eco-Cycle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool to better serve our mission of bringing Zero Waste to all communities. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Eco-Cycle prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Eco-Cycle employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Eco-Cycle Accounts Payable Coordinator
Boulder, CO
April 2026
 
Eco-Cycle seeks a full-time Accounts Payable Coordinator to administer finances for the Boulder County Recycling Center as well as the entire Eco-Cycle organization.
 
Employee Status:   Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
Reports To:              Accounting Director
Compensation:       Hourly wage $23–$26 per hour, depending on experience and skills
 
JOB DESCRIPTION & EXPECTATIONS
 
Job Responsibilities
General accounting responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Coordinator include:
– Review and verify invoices and check requests
– Sort, code, and match invoices
– Set invoices up for payment
– Enter and/or upload invoices into system
– Track expenses and process expense reports
– Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
– Prepare and perform check runs
– Reconcile accounts payable transactions
– Prepare analysis of accounts
– Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
– Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
– Maintain vendor files
– Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
– Prepare 1099 at year’s end
– Be a backup person for accounts receivable (bank deposits and apply payments)
– Assist with other projects as needed
– Maintain Company Compliance with local/state/federal non-profit and charity registrations
– Assist with End of the Month Closing including post accruals and creating Departmental Reports
 
Additional responsibilities include:
– Provide specific accounting assistance to the Eco-Cycle Operations Director of the Boulder County Recycling Center as requested (e.g., running reports, trouble-shooting invoices, tracking expenses)
– Work with Eco-Cycle Department Directors to manage and resolve accounts payable issues
– Provide customer service to visitors, vendors, and Eco-Cycle staff
– Post employee credit card transactions and reconcile statements
– Reconcile Operating Account bank statement
 
Education and Experience
– Knowledge of accounts payable
– Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures (GAPP)
– Knowledge of relevant accounting software, in particular QuickBooks
– 3+years accounts payable or general accounting experience
– Minimum of two-year associate’s degree

Expectations and Qualifications
Expectations of the Accounts Payable Coordinator include:
– Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks and multi-task
– Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
– Needs to be able to meet deadlines and have stress management skills
– Must have good judgement and be able to maintain confidentiality
– Must have excellent customer services skills for both internal and external “customers”
– Needs to have a good, collaborative attitude
– Must be able to work independently but also as part of a team with the Accounting Director and other Eco-Cycle staff
– Must have good oral and written communication skills
– Needs to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
 
Compensation & Benefits
The position is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, generally from 9:00 to 5:00 pm although a more flexible schedule is possible. Compensation range is $23–$26 per hour, depending on experience, plus benefits.
 
Benefits include:
– Eco Pass to ride local and regional buses and trains for free.
– Paid Time Off: Regular part-time employees who work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for pro-rated paid time off benefits proportional to the number of hours worked per week:
— Six paid holidays for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, plus one paid Personal Day off per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
— Vacation: Accrued from the 1st day of working though can’t be taken until after 90 days. Less than 24 months=10 days per year; 24 months to 59 months=15 days per year; 60 months and over=20 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Accrued from the 1st day of working, though can’t be used until after 90 days. For part-time employees working 20 hours/week or more, pro-rated based on 48 hours/year.
— Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave: 2 weeks of full pay for full-time and pro-rated for part-time employees.
– Health Benefits: Begin after 60 days period, for full-time or part-time (20 hours/week or more) only.
— Health insurance: Employee pays 15% of premium cost. 
— Dental: Employee pays 15% of premium cost.
— Vision: Employee pays full cost.
— Life/Short Term/Long Term disability: Employer pays.
– Retirement Benefits: Begin to accrue after 1 year of employment.  403(b) retirement plan: Employer will match up to 3% after employee is eligible.
 
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
Eco-Cycle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool to better serve our mission of bringing Zero Waste to all communities. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Eco-Cycle prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Eco-Cycle employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Eco-Cycle Hard-to-Recycle Materials Route Driver
Boulder, CO
March 2026
Eco-Cycle, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers in the country and a pioneer in the Zero Waste movement, seeks a Hard-to-Recycle (HTR) Materials Route Driver to provide reliable route execution, material collection, and customer service support at our Boulder headquarters.

Employee Title: HTR Route Driver / Technician
Employee Status: Hourly, 40 hours/week with benefits
Reports To: Operations & Fleet Manager
Compensation: $22–$25/hour, depending upon experience, expertise, and driver’s license class

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Eco-Cycle’s HTR Route Driver is responsible for the collection, transportation, and handling of hard-to-recycle materials including electronics, plastics, scrap metal, and specialty materials. This position supports Eco-Cycle’s commitment to Zero Waste by safely operating vehicles, handling materials with care and integrity, and delivering respectful, solutions-oriented service to our community partners.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Route Operations
– Safely operate a box truck on assigned HTR routes, including backing into loading docks and navigating narrow streets and alleyways throughout Boulder.
– Complete daily route assignments and scheduled material pickups in an efficient and timely manner.
– Use routing software and tablets for navigation, service tracking, and documentation; identify and communicate issues or follow-up needs with customers as appropriate.
– Provide occasional ride a-longs and route training support for other Eco-Cycle staff as needed.

Material Handling
– Accurately identify acceptable materials and prevent contamination through coordination and feedback with warehouse and hauling staff.
– Load, secure, transport, and unload materials safely and correctly.
– Estimate material weights and volumes using established guides and tools.

Customer Service
– Interact professionally and courteously with customers, providing clear guidance on hard-to-recycle materials and program requirements.
– Communicate service concerns, special requests, or operational issues to the hauling department in a timely and constructive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
– Must have a valid driver’s license with clean record; CDL a plus
– Ability to lift, push/pull 100+lbs
– Experience driving box trucks preferred
– Strong communication skills and reliability
– Interest in sustainability and environmental work
– Positive attitude with colleagues and customers

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The position is for 40 hours per week, generally from 6:00 am–2:30 pm, occasionally on weekends. This position requires on-site work.

Compensation range is $22–$25/hour depending on experience and expertise, plus benefits.

Benefits include:
– EcoPass to ride local and regional buses and trains for free.
Paid time off, including six paid holidays, plus two paid Personal Days off per year; accrued vacation starting at 10 days/year; accrued sick leave; and 2 weeks of full pay for maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
– Health benefits, beginning after 60 days, including health, dental, and vision; plus Life insurance, and Short-Term and Long-Term disability.
– Retirement benefits, beginning to accrue after one year, with a 403(b) retirement plan that employer will match up to 3%.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “HTR Route Driver” in the subject line.

Eco-Cycle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool to better serve our mission of bringing Zero Waste to all communities. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Eco-Cycle prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Eco-Cycle employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Eco-Cycle CHaRM Educator – Warehouse Operator
Boulder, CO 
March 2026 

Eco-Cycle, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit recycling organizations in the nation and a leader in resource conservation and Zero Waste, seeks a staffer to support the activities of the Center for Hard–to–Recycle Materials (CHaRM.) The Eco-Cycle CHaRM Educator is a staff-level position that supports the public-facing customer service functions of Eco-Cycle’s CHaRM facility. This position conducts transactions with CHaRM customers and adheres to a professional and efficient standard of work and collaboration with other team members. The Educator is expected to effectively interact with customers, coworkers, and equipment to ensure a safe facility and experience for all. 

Employee Title: CHaRM Educator – Warehouse Operator
Employee Status: Hourly, 40 hours/week with benefits
Reports To: CHaRM Operations Manager 
Compensation: $19.50–$21.50/hr, depending upon experience, expertise in forklift certification 

EXPECTED SCHEDULE 
– Five days per week, 8:45am–5:15pm, including Saturdays

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Educator is part of a team that directly interacts with all CHaRM customers and guides them through their experience at our facility and processes all customer transactions. They are the first contact with customers and set the tone for the transaction, as well as educate customers on what we accept and why. All Educators will be provided with ongoing on–the–job training and development opportunities including tours of partner facilities. Educators perform the following functions: 
– Providing excellent customer service and conducting financial transactions for residential and commercial customers bringing in 25 different types of hard-to-recycle materials ranging from electronics to plastic bags.
– Offering direction to customers as to where their materials go within the CHaRM site.
– Guiding customers toward other community and regional resources to properly manage materials not accepted at CHaRM.
– Communicating with other CHaRM staff to ensure the highest level of customer service and effective teamwork.
– Utilize data management systems (Square POS) to support the gathering of critical customer and material data.
– Facilitating face-to-face recycling education to customers.
– Assisting with materials processing and evaluation.
– Maintaining a positive relationship with other CHaRM staff and materials partners.
– Balancing the cash register and POS system at the end of each day.
– Operating heavy machinery such as a forklift, excavator, and balers.

QUALIFICATIONS 
– Curiosity and a desire to learn about the complexities of our consumer culture
– Committed and passionate about helping to create social change for the good of the environment in both the local and global community, with a lifestyle that reflects an environmental ethic.
– Excellent customer-service experience.
– Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
– Easy going and friendly attitude to ensure a fun working environment.
– Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly.
– Independent and self-motivated; a self-starter who enjoys taking the initiative and helping to problem-solve with others.
– Familiarity with Boulder County and recycling/Zero Waste issues a plus.

COMPENSATION 
– This is an hourly position with a starting rate of $19.50 per hour, depending upon experience.
– Fringe benefits may include:
— Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
— 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days
— Employer match for health/dental insurance and 403b retirement savings
— Employer-paid life and disability insurance

TO APPLY 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please. 

Eco-Cycle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool to better serve our mission of bringing Zero Waste to all communities. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Eco-Cycle prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Eco-Cycle employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.