Job Openings
Posted: Wed, Aug 25, 2010
The primary function of the Tour Guide will be to provide tours of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery facility on designated days and times for groups wishing to have a formal guided tour of the facility and to present recycling education programs. The tour guide/presenter may also be assigned to speak at public events on behalf of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation. Qualified individuals will possess strong public speaking and communications skills and an interest in the technical and educational aspects of RIRRC operations and programs. This is a part-time, as needed position.
Duties (include but not limited to)
Conduct tours of both the landfill and Material Recycling Facility (MRF), approximately 1-1 ½ hours in length.
Speak to small and large groups of people of all ages.
Learn about both the landfill and MRF operations and being able to share current information with visitors.
Keep informed on changes in RIRRC operations and policy changes.
Greet and welcome groups upon their arrival at RIRRC.
Display comfort with diverse groups of people under a variety of circumstances.
Conduct presentations off-site, occasionally on week nights and some weekends. Locations include schools, businesses, private/public functions.
Maintain a level of professionalism at all times.
Qualifications
Enjoy interacting and comfortable meeting with people.
Excellent communicator – must be able to think on your feet.
Ability to speak comfortably before diverse groups.
Capable of learning new material and willing to spend time expanding knowledge of RIRRC operations.
Self-directed and able to work independently.
Must have a valid drivers license and vehicle for travel and be age 18 or older.
Minimum of an Associates Degree in environmental science, education, public policy, public relations, or related field.
Time Commitment
The time commitment for this position requires a flexible schedule. The schedule will be as needed and may require some nights and weekends on and off-site.
Training/Orientation:
Orientation with the Recycling Program Coordinator, including an in-depth facility tour and an introduction to RIRRC’s corporate structure, administration, and daily operations.
Shadowing at least three tours and one presentation.
Reading material provided by the corporation regarding daily operations, recycling information, and the landfill.
Upon completion of orientation, each candidate will conduct a public tour that will be evaluated by the Recycling Program Coordinator. Support and continuing education opportunities will be available regularly.
If you’re interested and meet the minimum qualifications, please email your cover letter and resume to humanresources@rirrc.org.
RIRRC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to uphold equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of employment. The Corporation will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
This is applied to all of the corporation's people actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, disciplinary action, compensation, benefits, and treatment on the job.
RIRRC will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation when notified, to enable a qualified applicant or employee to perform the essential functions of the job which he or she is seeking and to enable a qualified employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job currently held(unless such an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the business or substantial imminent risk to the health and safety of any individual).
