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Project Associate
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What they do
A Project Coordinator coordinates project team work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point, and assists the project manager. Coordinates project team activities and communication. Organizes meetings and tracks project budgets and schedules. Organizes contracts, files and reports. May coordinate projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$66,296 / year median in Washington
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Project Associate Published on: September 1, 2026 Resource Synergy
Published:
August 31, 2026
Location Wenatchee, WA
Skill Level Mid Level, Entry Level
Job Type Full-time
Categories Outreach / Advocacy / Project Management When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!
DESCRIPTION
Resource Synergy is a Northwest-based sustainability consultancy that utilizes technology and experience to efficiently manage decarbonization and waste reduction programs. We exist to be a catalyst for positive change that creates a healthier environment, economy, and community.
Role Description:
Project Associates play a hands-on role as a Field-based associate and Community Outreach Specialist, supporting sustainability, waste reduction, recycling, and climate initiatives for a range of clients. Primary duties include conducting local community outreach, client bill entry, and coordinating waste service changes on behalf of clients. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability to manage multiple priorities, and a passion for driving positive environmental impact in communities and businesses. Tasks may include, but not be limited to: Conducts local community outreach and public-facing outreach to business, school and residential sites.
Coaches clients on the virtues of recycling and how to participate in programs.
Performs various field-based tasks such as checking dumpsters for "fullness" and distributing educational materials to households and businesses.
May conduct industry research for client projects including a review of funding opportunities, and resources to further opportunities for our impact.
May generate reports such as project summaries or requests for proposals (RFPs) and prepare presentations.
May manage multiple tasks on multiple projects including answering phones, printing and/or creating training materials, data entry, scheduling meetings and training sessions and filing documents.
Manages multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Communications or a related field is strongly preferred.
Experience working with businesses, Tribes, property managers, and other groups and organizations is preferred.
Proven ability to work with Microsoft 365 suite preferred.
Must possess a reliable personal vehicle for work-related activities and travel within the local area. Skills required to excel in this position: Collaborative
Organized with excellent follow-through ability
Sound judgment and discretion are essential
Strong communication skills, with preference for the ability to serve as a Multilingual outreach coordinator and offer multi-lingual customer support to effectively engage diverse community groups
Previous experience in food service and customer service is highly desirable
Willingness to learn new things and grow professionally
Adaptable, thorough, and able to operate independently
Must be comfortable engaging professionals in conversation with little to no introduction during public-facing outreach
Ability to identify the need for, then draw upon, technical expertise when required
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