Sustainability Intern to Hire

Introduction: Make a Tangible Impact on the Planet.

Are you an ambitious, environmentally passionate individual ready to launch a management career at a dynamic social venture? GreenCitizen offers a unique Intern-to-Hire path to develop essential professional and entrepreneurial skills at the vital intersection of technology, social responsibility, retail operations, and environmental conservation. If you are eager to build a lasting career and make a consistent, meaningful impact—where every day is Earth Day—this is your opportunity.

About GreenCitizen: Leaders in Responsible Electronics Management

Founded in 2005, GreenCitizen is the Bay Area's trusted leader dedicated to responsible electronics lifecycle management. Our mission is to provide affordable, responsible solutions that make participation in the fight against e-waste easy for everyone. To date, we have served 413,750 individual customers and 74,439 business customers, successfully recycling 33,875,069 pounds of electronics and responsibly re-using 395,516 units. Our online presence is just as impactful, with 1.6 million+ annual active website visitors and over 4,200 Green Directory entries.

Our Proven Reputation:

1. 4.9 Star Rating on Google and Yelp
2. over 365,000 Positive Feedback from Re-Use Customers and 99.7% Positive eBay Feedback

• 21 years of establishing a strong mission-oriented team through hard work and dedication. This commitment is reflected in our staff longevity: over half of our employees and staff work for the company for over 5 years, and another 25% have over 4 years of experience.

The Opportunity: Paid Intern-to-Hire Program

This position is designed as a clear path to a stable, long-term management career, reflecting our commitment to staff longevity. It begins as a paid, 3-month internship with a direct, full-time offer for an Assistant Center Manager role upon successful completion. You will be fully immersed in all facets of center operation in Burlingame, serving the whole San Francisco Bay Area. We are planning to expand to Los Angeles and other metropolitan areas.

This role is focused on the management of processes, clients, and customers, as well as collaboration with internal peers; it is not a people management position.

Core Responsibilities: Driving Mission and Operations

The successful Intern-to-Hire will be a vital part of our mission, focusing on three critical pillars:

• Customer Experience & Education:
  • Serve as the primary brand ambassador/account manager, managing the drop-off individual customers and coordinate business recycling pickup,
  • Ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
  • Educate individual and business customers on the necessity and value of responsible electronics recycling to stop global e-waste dumping
  • Professionally and effectively resolve customer inquiries and concerns in writing, in converation, and over email and chats.
• Logistics & Operational Excellence:
  • Prepare and manage electronic goods for secure shipment to our certified partner recyclers.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records, tracking key data using our GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System, GTAMS, for all recycled items.
  • Contribute proactively to enhancing the retail environment and optimizing the recycling process.
• Growth & Outreach:
  • Support local community marketing and outreach campaigns to expand our local footprint and drive center traffic.

Qualifications for Success:

We are looking for highly motivated candidates who possess most of the following skills and qualities:

• Environmental Passion: A strong, demonstrable commitment to environmentalism, social responsibility, and inspiring change in others.
• Interpersonal Leadership: Exceptional customer service, relationship management, and communication skills; a proven team player.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: A proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve creatively, and consistently exceed expectations.
• Organizational Mastery: Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and skilled in effective multitasking and activity prioritization.
• Physical Requirement: Must be in good physical condition with the ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
• Education: Strong academic performance is required with a strong GPA. A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an environmental or business-related major, is a significant plus.

How to Apply

To apply for the GreenCitizen Center Intern-to-Hire position, please email your resume and a compelling cover letter indicating why you are the best person for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Subject Line MUST read: “Idealist: San Francisco Bay Area Sustainability Intern To Hire Applicant.”

Medical insurance paid 50% pay the company for the staff, 25% for his or her dependent, 15 days PTO, and 9 days of paid holidays.

English Business Professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking