Community Engagement Ambassador (Half Moon Bay, CA)

Our Customer is a technology company that connects people with the best of their neighborhoods across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. They enable local businesses to meet consumers’ needs of ease and convenience, and, in turn, generate new ways for people to earn, work, and live. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, they’re fulfilling their mission to grow and empower local economies.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Ambassador on a Part-Time contract basis to support a reusable packaging pilot program, designed to reduce packaging waste in food delivery. The Reusable Packaging Ambassador will recruit restaurant partners, engage with the community, raise local awareness, and monitor pilot operations. The role blends sales, customer engagement, and field operations, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, people-facing environments. This role is on-site in Half Moon Bay, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and onboard restaurant partners into the reusable packaging pilot.
• Pitch the program, show sample inventory, and train restaurants on the packaging order portal.
• Support restaurants with in-app marketing, signage, and promotional materials.
• Engage with local community members to raise awareness.
• Distribute handouts and marketing materials to merchants.
• Participate in community events (farmers' markets, beach clean-ups, etc.).
• Monitor return bins for visibility, correct usage, and placement in high-traffic areas.
• Recommend modifications or improvements as needed.
• Starting in January, conduct a weekly collection route to pick up containers from participating consumers.
• Collaborate with internal teams on program design, awareness campaigns, and operational improvements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Located within driving distance of Half Moon Bay, CA. No need to be onsite every day, once per week may suffice. Can be located anywhere within an hour drive of Half Moon Bay.
• Availability for 10-20 hours per week, with some weekend coverage. Generally need this person to be available during some weekdays and business hours.
• 2–5 years of experience in sales, customer service, or marketing.
• Experience with pilots, launches, or community engagement campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills with comfort engaging restaurant owners, consumers, and community groups.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 20+ lbs.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with circular economies, sustainability, or food/packaging programs.
• Background in restaurant partnerships, food tech, or related industries.

Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible, varies by project phase)

Commission: $50 per meeting set, $75 per restaurant closed

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.