Sr. Director, Policy Implementation
Full-Time/Remote with Required In-Person Presence in Sacramento, CA

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, however, due to frequent in-person policy engagement, candidates must reside within commuting distance of Sacramento, CA.

Additionally, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.

 

About TRP:   

 

The Recycling Partnership (TRP) is on a mission to transform how recycling works in the United States. By harnessing the will of the American people and engaging both public and private sectors, we’re building a stronger, more accessible recycling system—one that ensures everyone who wants to recycle has the infrastructure to do so.  

 

We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to address the complexities of the U.S. recycling system. Through voluntary investments, we modernize recycling facilities, expand access to services, and drive participation through research and public engagement. We work hand-in-hand with communities, companies, policymakers, and NGOs to enact meaningful change, advocate for effective policies, and close critical gaps in the system.  

 

At the heart of our work is a culture shaped by core values that guide how we show up every day. Partnership is more than our name—it’s our way of working. We embrace change, act with integrity, and bring energy and intention to everything we do. We encourage authenticity, bold thinking, continuous learning, and reflection. Most importantly, we stand up and speak out for fairness and belonging. We take our mission seriously and invite others to join us in building a better recycling system for all.  

 

Position Summary: 

 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy, this role advances and operationalizes extended producer responsibility (EPR) and related recycling policy at the state level, ensuring The Recycling Partnership is strategically positioned to influence policy development and support effective, equitable recycling systems. Serving as a subject matter expert on EPR legislation and regulatory frameworks, this role leads state-level policy engagement, builds and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and oversees high-impact policy analysis and implementation initiatives. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Senior Director monitors legislative and regulatory activity, translates policy developments into actionable guidance, supports state and Circular Action Alliance (CAA) RFP efforts, and contributes to policy-driven deliverables that advance organizational priorities and measurable impact across states.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

EPR Policy Leadership and Strategy

 

 

Interest Holder Engagement and Relationship Management

 

 

Policy Project Leadership and Deliverables

 

 

People Leadership and Organizational Collaboration

 

 

State RFP Support and Cross-Unit Collaboration

 

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

 

 

Preferred Skills: 

 

 

$155,000 - $170,000 per year

 

Other Requirements:

 

 

Perks of Working with TRP:

A Comprehensive Benefits Package

 

 

An Unmatched Company Culture 

 

and so much more…

 

WE VALUE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Recycling Partnership is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Recycling Partnership makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.