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Recycling Coordinators

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Experience as an intern, volunteer, or part-time employee at a recycling program is recommended for obtaining an entry-level position, but more experience will be needed to advance to higher level work.

Useful personal skills include good communication and people skills for interacting with staff, contractors, government officials, and the public. Leadership, persuasiveness, and creativity (the ability to think of new ways to use collected materials, for example) also are important.

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