TheIntermunicipal Relations Committee, the council of governments that oversees recycling and related programs in metropolitan Altoona, is seeking a program assistant to help coordinate educational outreach and enforcement programs, conduct related research and assist the IRC's Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the Environmental Sciences or significant educational training or work experience in a related field. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

-- Assisting in the development and implementation of educational, outreach and enforcement programs;

-- Coordination of program research and evaluation efforts;

-- Development of assistance programs for businesses, institutions and recyclers;

-- Assisting in the enforcement of related municipal ordinances and state laws, including associated correspondence and recordkeeping;

-- Compilation of recycling data and writing and editing of various summaries and reports;

-- Website maintenance and newsletter and other publication preparation assistance; and

-- Providing clerical assistance for, and perform any other duties deemed necessary by, the Executive Director.

Interested and qualified candidates should request the complete job description by sending email to: jfrederick@ircenvironment.org.