[Hiring] Director - Material Strategy @Circular Action Alliance

Role Description

We are seeking a systematic, analytical, and organized Material Strategy Director to develop, coordinate, and support states in implementing material-specific strategies, under the direction of the VP of End Markets, for reduction, reuse, recyclability, and compostability from the stage of material design to end markets. The ideal candidate will bring both a familiarity with compliance and sustainability objectives of relevant EPR laws as well as operational experience in materials recovery systems.

The Material Strategy Director will collaborate with CAA’s national materials teams, including circularity and packaging design, collection and processing, and end markets, and work closely with state teams to develop consistent state-specific approaches that support cost-efficient extended producer responsibility services through:

• Scale of operations
• Harmonization of service delivery
• Program planning consistency across states wherever possible

The Director will facilitate stakeholder collaboration, collect and analyze relevant data, and provide evidence-based recommendations to inform CAA’s material strategies. In addition, this role will work closely with regulatory teams to develop, submit, track progress, and partner with the materials team to deliver the Unique Challenge Exemption Applications for California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, materials science, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressively responsible operational experience in sustainable materials management, material strategy, EPR program implementation, or related fields
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects or workstreams

Requirements

• Robust knowledge of materials systems (e.g., recycling) and processes that spans from the stage of packaging design to collection and processing to end markets
• Strong understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence without direct authority, and engage with cross-functional teams and external interested parties
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and develop, review, and maintain consistency and accuracy across a portfolio of documents
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Location: Remote from the United States of America
• Pay Rate: Based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Reports To: VP End Markets

Company Description

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected] .