Street Team Member

Calling all environmentally-passionate early birds! Do you care a little (or a lot) about extending the lifespan of our landfill, decreasing single-use-plastics, the circular economy, and reducing the taxes that Providence residents pay for waste disposal? Do you know a little (or a lot) about the household recycling guidelines for residents of the City of Providence? 

Zero Waste Providence (ZWP) is hiring Street Team Members to directly support our immediate effort of improving recycling behaviors in Providence. Street Team Members also may be asked to assist in educating residents about composting and sustainable household practices. Multilingual/bilingual applicants are encouraged. It’s a great fit for those interested in environmental justice, zero waste, and building a healthier Providence.

The Street Team aims to increase household participation in landfill diversion systems such as municipal curbside recycling and residential composting. This paid role includes training, fieldwork, and team-based community outreach such as curbside cart inspections, door-to-door canvassing, and event engagement. Street Team Members promote the household behavior changes that will increase landfill diversion and decrease recycling contamination, benefiting the economy, environment, and quality of life in Providence. 

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Interest in environmental justice, sustainability, recycling, composting, or community building;

• No formal experience necessary — paid training is provided;

• Able to walk outdoors and canvass for up to 6 hours; 

• Comfortable speaking clearly and respectfully with a wide range of residents; 

• Comfortable recording data using mobile app tech (training provided); 

• Ability to track and submit your own hours using our provided template; 

• Open to giving and receiving feedback to improve outreach efforts. 

Basic Responsibilities:

• Complete a half-day paid training and participate in field trips and ongoing refreshers; 

• Conduct curbside recycling cart inspections using our mobile canvassing app; 

• Leave informational literature for residents; 

• Attend scheduled events on time, and RSVP using the shared Google calendar system; 

• Reliable transportation is a must, as the early morning start time of this job is before RIPTA bus service begins. 

Additional Opportunities (for those who qualify):

• Canvass to offer guidance to residents who contaminate about reducing contamination and improving recycling habits (work includes: speaking clearly and confidently, walking or standing up to 6 hours); 

• Tabling at community spaces (e.g., parks, libraries, farmers markets, block parties); 

• Advancement opportunities are available for qualified Street Team Members; 

• ZWP is a growing organization and we hope to offer more part time and full time positions in the future. 

To apply, please send a brief email expressing your interest with the subject line “Street Team Application” and your resume to admin@zerowasteprovidence.com. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. Multiple Street Team positions will be filled this October. Applications accepted through Oct 10, 2025.