Research and Analysis Associate

Cascadia Consulting Group is a women-owned, private environmental consulting firm with 28 years of experience

developing and implementing innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Cascadia works with

public and private-sector clients to advance sustainability through recycling and materials management, climate

change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, transportation demand management,

and water and natural resources management. The Cascadia team brings both established expertise and creative

thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, outreach, social

marketing and behavior change, and evaluation roles. From our offices in Oakland (CA), Seattle (WA), and

Charleston (SC), we serve clients across the country and abroad.

At Cascadia, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization. Having

staff and partnerships that reflect the diverse communities we serve empowers us to shape innovative and

effective solutions together with those most impacted by social, human, and environmental health challenges.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate to support our waste research projects by managing and participating in waste

characterization studies throughout North America. It is expected that 10 % of this position will be travel. The

ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. A

background in and/or knowledge of recycling, organics, and waste reduction programs, as well as a commitment

to team building are equally important qualities.

• Provide task and project management leadership for selected Research & Analysis research and

planning projects, including coordinating with staff, clients, and other partners; implementing projects

on time and within budget; and developing project scopes, budgets, timelines, and staffing plans.

• Deliver technical services, such as study design, quantitative analysis, and in-field team leadership.
• Coordinate and/or delegate project preparation tasks that may include travel logistics, assessing gear

inventory, setting up databases, printing field forms, etc.

• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, editing, and production. May

also include attendance at selected industry events.

• Direct and lead project and internal teams, as assigned, and provide staff mentorship and coaching.
• Participate in fieldwork to visually characterize or hand-sort samples of waste, recyclables, and/or organic

materials.

• Occasionally travel, including for field work and meetings or other activities outside standard work

hours.

• Ensure that field work adheres to Cascadia’s safety standards.
• Evaluate and inform project design to ensure equitable service delivery.
• Perform data entry using Cascadia’s cloud-based software and Excel.
• Conduct quantitative analyses, including use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Conduct research (internet and telephone surveys) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the client(s) or Cascadia.

This selected candidate will work primarily on waste related projects within Cascadia’s Research & Analysis

line of business, while also supporting cross-cutting projects that incorporate Cascadia’s other two lines of

business—Communication & Engagement and Planning & Facilitation. Typical clients will range from local

governments and utilities to recycling and waste management service providers and private-sector

companies.

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of, and commitment to, Cascadia’s mission to “inspire and empower communities everywhere

to protect and restore our world” in an equitable and inclusive way.

• A commitment to racial equity and the ability to apply racial equity principles to project work with clients,

partners, and colleagues in an innovative and culturally responsible way while exhibiting emotional

intelligence.

• Commitment to thinking critically about your own cultural lens; ability to provide equitable outreach and

communicate respectfully and effectively with people from a diversity of backgrounds.

• Excellent organizational skills, data management abilities, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to diverse styles

and perspectives, both in person and over the phone.

• Experience or interest in sustainability topic areas, such as recycling and composting, water pollution

prevention, water conservation, fats/oils/grease management, and/or transportation.

• Project management experience mentoring teams of field staff that work in partnership with

diverse community members, leaders, business owners, and stakeholders.

• Experience working in the field, managing and motivating teams, ensuring safety, etc.
• A four-year degree in a related field (e.g., environmental studies) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree

or certification in a relevant field is a plus.

• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk on uneven surfaces for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather.

Other highly desirable attributes include:

• Spoken and/or written fluency in both English and another language, such as Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin,

Cantonese, Spanish, Somali, Russian, Amharic, Tigrinya, Punjabi, or Arabic.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, hourly, regular, non-exempt position based in Seattle, WA. Hourly rates are based on

experience and competitive with jobs in the environmental sector; the anticipated hourly rate range for this

position is $26-$31/hour. The work may require flexible hours (including hours beyond the standard workday,

such as weekends and evenings).

Cascadia offers a flexible workplace with the potential to work from home and the office, a generous benefit

package, including health insurance for employees at or above 60% full-time equivalent, 401(k) with an employer

match, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, transportation subsidies, flexible spending accounts,

generous paid time off (per annum: 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays, 9 sick days pro-rated for FTE equivalency),

professional development opportunities, sabbaticals, and paid parental leave.

In accordance with Federal, State, and County regulations, Cascadia employees are required to be vaccinated as a

condition of employment and show proof of vaccination, such as their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or

the vaccination record maintained by their health care provider unless requests for medical or religious

accommodation are submitted and approved.

How to Apply

Submit a compelling cover letter outlining your passion and qualifications for the position, and please also include

a complete chronological resume. Submit these materials to:
https://cascadiaconsulting.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0s2zk?cjb_hash=O_Gpxx18&apply_now=true. Your cover

letter should address your ability to meet the criteria in the Required Qualifications section and highlight relevant

experience, education, and why you are interested in this position. Please state where you learned about the

position. This position is open until filled.