Seasonal Dupont Farmer’s Market Coordinator - PART TIME

Position Information

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Battery Network is the state-approved battery stewardship program for Washington, D.C., providing a convenient network of drop-off locations where consumers can recycle both primary (single-use) and rechargeable household batteries.

As the Summer DC Dupont Farmer’s Market Coordinator, you’ll help The Battery Network meet battery collection goals for Washington, DC by safely collecting primary and rechargeable batteries every Sunday from DC’s Dupont Farmer’s Market.

Please note that this is a temporary, part-time role running from May 10th to September 27th, 2026.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

Table Set-Up and Tear-Down

• Arrive promptly at the Dupont Farmer’s Market every Sunday at 8:00am to set up The Battery Network’s tent, table, battery collection box, and marketing materials.
• Tear down and safely store the tent, table, battery collection box, and marketing materials.

Customer Service

• Represent The Battery Network to Farmer’s Market customers by accurately describing our mission and handing out marketing materials.
• Communicate with Farmer’s Market staff when necessary.
• Answer customer questions about battery collection or refer them to The Battery Network website and collection site locater.

Battery Collection and Handling

• Ensure that the battery collection box remains cool and dry.
• Recognize damaged and defective batteries and how to handle them safely.
• Prevent customers from putting improper materials (e.g. vapes; batteries over 11lbs and 300 Wh; damaged, defective, or recalled batteries) into the battery collection box.
• Schedule pick-up for battery collection boxes when full, in compliance with Federal and Local regulations. Training will be provided.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Local to the Washington, DC area.
• Must be able to attend the Dupont Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 8:00am – 2:00pm from May 10th – September 27th, 2026, rain or shine.
• Must be able to complete The Battery Network’s online battery safety training.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network with or without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for sustainability and mission-driven work.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations (EPA, DOT, hazardous materials handling).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Interested in and able to flourish in a mission-based organization where culture and values are paramount in importance.
• Eagerness to join a team that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality and compliance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position is in-person based in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must be able to work from Washington, DC and be eligible to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network.
• Parking reimbursement is provided for required on-site work hours (7:30am – 2:30pm) at the Dupont Farmer’s Market location, in accordance with company policy.
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• The position requires up to 6 hours of standing in rainy, windy, cold, and/or hot weather.

ABOUT THE BATTERY NETWORK

At The Battery Network, we are leading the charge to turn yesterday’s batteries into tomorrow’s power.

As the nation’s premier battery collection and recycling nonprofit, we’ve spent over three decades leading the charge toward a cleaner planet and a circular economy.

We connect consumers, businesses, manufacturers, and municipalities through one trusted network. We provide education, collection, logistics, and compliance expertise, helping our partners stay ahead of regulation while capturing the critical materials that power the future. We keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills—reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthening America’s energy independence, and protecting people, property, and the planet.

We’re looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. If you're ready to turn purpose into action, you’ll thrive in our mission-driven, collaborative environment. Learn more at batterynetwork.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

At The Battery Network, we enjoy a culture of teamwork, innovation, and fun. Our team is the primary reason for our unique culture. We hire energetic and dedicated peoplewho work hard every day to help us achieve our goals. Each one of our employees is a valued contributor, not just a number. We work in teams to benefit from our collective talents to make a real impact on the environment.

The way we operate contributes to the success of our employees and our organization. We also value the diversity of employees’ backgrounds and believe everyone’s unique perspective is critical to our success. Diversity and intercultural collaboration is fundamental to what we do. Our team has varied backgrounds, speak different languages, and are engaged in varied personal pursuits but all share a commitment to environmental sustainability, and each do their small part to improve our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis race, age, color, creed, sex, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value our employees. In keeping with our values, we strive to support our team members in and out of work.