Colorado Operations Intern

Vision 
The leading Producer Responsibility Organization implementing the circular economy through paper and packaging.

Mission 
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) helps producers comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, delivers harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

Role Overview

CAA seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Summer Intern to support the Colorado Operations team. This role offers hands-on exposure to nonprofit operations, vendor management, market research, data validation, and external communication in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The intern will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external service providers to support CAA’s operational and data needs throughout the summer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enrich CAA’s vendor and service-provider database, ensuringaccuracyand completeness
• Conduct market research on service providers, pricing, service footprints, and competitive conditions to support procurement and planning.
• Organize and track vendor contracts and agreements, including version control, filing, and status updates.
• Support ongoingprojectsacrossCollections, Processing, and Materials team.
• Assistwithprofessionalemail communications with service providers and partners, including scheduling follow-ups and tracking responses.
• Review andvalidatevendor reporting submissions for completeness and alignment with internal standards; flag discrepancies as needed. 
• Perform general administrative andoperationaltasks, including document preparation, spreadsheet updates, and workflow support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve data workflows anddocumentationspractices.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Practical experience working within structured operational and data workflows, including CRM systems, reporting processes, and document management.
• Mentorship and feedback from professionals in sustainability, operations, compliance, and producer responsibility programs.
• Exposure to best practices in vendor management, compliance documentation, and stakeholder communication. 
• Insight into how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs are designed, implemented, and managed at scale. 
• Experience supportingmulti-jurisdictional initiatives that harmonize processes, reporting frameworks, and service-provider engagement. 
• Development of transferable skills in professional communication, analytical thinking, workflow discipline, and administrative excellence.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with data and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and track follow-ups across ongoing projects
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including professional email correspondence
• Comfort working within Microsoft & Salesforce, spreadsheets, documents, and basic data validation or research tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to evolving operational needs

Qualifications

• RisingSophomoreor Juniorpursuing aBachelor’s degree in Communications,Business, Operations, Analytics,Environmental Science,Sustainability, Ecology,or a related field
• Interest in operations, data workflows, cross-functional, collaboration, or nonprofit program dynamics is a plus

Compensation & Other Information

• Location:FullyRemote; working on Mountain Standard Time
• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Since this is a temporary position, it is not eligible for benefits
• Interns must haveaccess to high-speed internet.
• Reports To:Jeff Tucker, Colorado Operations Manager

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org.