Jes Foster

Experience

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  Catawba Lands Conservancy

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Assistant to the Executive Director

  Summer Intern in 1996 and 1997. Assisted in developing priorities for land conservation in Mecklenburg County; drafted long-term action plan for future land acquisitions; initiated contact with local land owners; developed presentations for potential land donors; solicited memberships.

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  Duke University

  May 1998 - Sept 1999

  Community Education Coordinator

  After working as a Student Recycler for Duke Recycles for 4 years while in undergraduate school, I joined the team full time post-graduation as the Duke Recycles Community Education Coordinator. Responsibilities included researching and interpreting new environmental laws and regulations; providing appropriate training to the University community; coordinating and organizing conferences, tours, information fairs, and volunteer programs; and training and coordinating student employees.

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  Warren Wilson College

  Oct 1999 - Aug 2017

  Supervise campus facilities operations departments, including Recycling & Waste Management, Motor Fleet and Auto Shop, Customer Service, Landscaping, and Custodial Services Manage a comprehensive, award-winning waste reduction program for all campus waste, providing innovative recycling, composting, and waste collection and disposal services; provide supervision and support for a variety of campus environmental initiatives including LEED certification of buildings, utility monitoring, and solar power system interconnection

  • Facilities Operations Senior Supervisor

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Sustainability Coordinator and Waste Management Supervisor

    Oct 1999 - Jun 2016
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  City of Asheville

  Aug 2017 - now

  Solid Waste Manager