Circularity and Waste Programs Coordinator
EdgeConneX · Herndon, VA (US)
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About the role
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
Title: Circularity and Waste Programs Coordinator
The Circularity and Waste Programs (CWP) Coordinator supports the implementation and execution of materials management, waste diversion, and recycling programs across EdgeConneX operational sites. This entry-level role focuses on improving diversion performance, supporting waste diversion certifications, coordinating waste vendors, and maintaining accurate waste data for active facilities.
The coordinator works closely with onsite operations teams, property management, waste and recycling contractors, and internal sustainability partners to help advance waste reduction and circular materials initiatives. This role is well suited for an early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in operational sustainability programs.
Responsibilities:
- Support implementation of materials management, waste diversion, and recycling programs at operational data center sites.
- Coordinate site-level activities required to achieve and maintain third-party zero waste certifications.
- Work with onsite teams and property management to improve waste sorting, recycling practices, and diversion performance.
- Assist with rollout of standardized waste procedures, signage, training materials, and operational guidance.
- Collect, review, and organize waste data from vendors (e.g., tonnage reports, diversion rates, invoices, certificates of recycling).
- Maintain waste tracking spreadsheets and dashboards to support performance monitoring and reporting.
- Support waste audits, site walk-throughs, and identification of contamination or diversion improvement opportunities.
- Track corrective actions related to waste audits, certification findings, or vendor performance issues.
- Collaborate with sustainability, environmental compliance, and operations teams on waste-related initiatives.
- Assist with documentation and evidence collection for internal reviews and external certifications.
- Support responses to internal and external data requests related to waste, diversion, and materials management metrics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Foundational understanding of waste management, recycling, and materials diversion concepts.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with data tracking and documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global onsite teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfortable communicating with external vendors and following up on data and documentation requests.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn zero waste standards, materials recovery practices, and certification requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, waste management, or related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in sustainability, waste management, facilities support, or environmental programs.
- Internship or academic experience with recycling programs, waste audits, or sustainability initiatives is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally to operational sites (up to 20%).
Languages:
- English: Fluent (required)
EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.
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