Careers at CRI

Job Opportunities

December 2011
Webmaster (part-time)

Objective:  To support the mission of the Corporation through maintenance of web site and development of communications materials, including weekly and quarterly newsletters.

Reports to:  Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining CRI’s two web sites, www.container-recycling.org and www.bottlebill.org.

Duties include the following:

Websites

• Monitor news for articles relating to container deposits, packaging recycling, relevant legislation, the Container Recycling Institute, and beverage container recycling; format articles and put on media/news sections of websites; send weekly news report to subscribers
• Keep up-to-date on container deposit campaigns and issues and manage associated pages on websites
• Maintenance and upkeep of websites (checking for broken links, improving accessibility, standards compliance, etc.)
• Add new pages and sections (occasionally)
• Take monthly account of website visits and other statistics, keep in spreadsheet
• Occasionally embark on self-started projects to improve websites (i.e. redesign the websites to make more standards-compliant, or rearrange the menus to match what our visitors are looking for.)
• Respond to web queries
• Respond to requests for link exchange; put up links to other websites when appropriate

CRI Communications

• Manage BBAN listserv, field new requests for membership, help users with account problems
• Maintain Salsa email blast mailing lists and produce weekly headlines newsletter
• Produce and mail quarterly electronic newsletter
• Respond to website inquiries
• Draft letters for routine communications (thank-you letters mostly)
• Create recipient lists for mass snail-mail mailings, coordinate with printer on production and mailing, if needed
• Update Salsa contacts database with current info.

Publications

• Convert publications to PDF/HTML and put on websites

Software Skills Required:

• Dreamweaver, photoshop (or other photo editing software, strong ability in HTML, strong ability in CSS, Javascript, Salsa emailing software, and PHP (helpful, but not necessary). Other skills needed include semantic coding, search engine optimization, web analytics (Piwik), writing short copy, organization and attention to detail.

 Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of key software
• Bachelor’s degree in related field 

 
Term:  The status of the webmaster is that of a part-time, exempt, at-will employee.

Compensation:  We offer competitive compensation based on qualifications.

Location:  The Container Recycling Institute is located in Culver City, California.

How to apply:  Please send a cover letter, resume and salary history by email to scollins@container-recycling.org. No phone calls please.

About CRI
CRI is the model organization instrumental in bringing about a rapid increase in recycling for a world where no material is wasted, and the environment is protected. Our mission is to make North America a global model for the collection and quality recycling of packaging materials. We do this by:

• Creating and maintaining a database of information on container and packaging generation, disposal, recovery and recycling in the United States and abroad.
• Studying container and packaging reuse and recycling options and legislation, including deposit systems, and their environmental and economic impacts. These include state, national and international programs and policies.
• Educating on recycling options for local, state and national government agencies and elected officials, for citizen groups, the print and broadcast media, publications and industry groups. Providing information, consultation, technical assistance and tools to local citizens, media, community groups and public and elected officials considering a deposit system to recycle or reuse containers and packaging. 
• Creating and sponsoring national networks for mutual progress (for customers and stakeholders).

Internship Opportunities

There are no internship openings at this time.