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The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative is a network of organizations working together to spur the introduction and use of biomaterials that are sustainable from cradle to cradle. The Collaborative seeks to advance the development and diffusion of sustainable biomaterials by creating sustainability guidelines, engaging markets, and promoting policy initiatives.

Employment Opportunity

Coordinator, Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative & Sustainable Plastics Initiative

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance seeks a full-time talented professional to coordinate its Sustainable Plastics Initiative and the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative. The Sustainable Plastics Initiative is a project exploring the potential of bio-based plastics to substitute for petroleum-based products and packaging. The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative is a newly formed network of organizations working to advance the development and widespread adoption of sustainable biomaterials. These two projects complement each other.

Job responsibilities include:

Working with the steering committee of the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative to coordinate the Collaborative's work (such as launching sustainable bioplastic purchasing guidelines and specifications, coordinating conference calls, performing targeted research, and communicating with other organizations)
Maintaining web content for www.sustainablebiomaterials.org and www.sustainableplastics.org
Tracking and evaluating bioproduct companies and products
Documenting "model" early adopters using or promoting biobased products (e.g., composters or companies adopting sustainable biomaterial purchasing specifications)
Exploring how the emerging bio-economy can be shaped into a homegrown economy that sustains local jobs and businesses
Tracking and documenting new market opportunities for sustainable biomaterials
Communicating with businesses, institutions, and NGOs, and representing ILSR and the Collaborative

Qualifications:

Min. 3 years work experience in the recycling/composting, plastics, biomass/agriculture, environmental/sustainability or related fields
Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills
Excellent computer and research skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel as necessary
Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders a plus

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave time. This is a full-time position in ILSR's Washington, DC office. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:
July 21st. Applicants should send resume, professional references, writing or relevant work sample, salary requirements, and a cover letter by email or regular postal mail to:

Sustainable Biomaterials
Attn: Sarah Gilberg
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
927 15th Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
sgilberg@ilsr.org

No phone calls, please. Qualifying applicants will be contacted.

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