Regional State Stewardship Manager

Salary Range: 85000 to 100000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

POSITION SUMMARY

LOCATION: Remote; hire must reside in WA State
TRAVEL: Limited, as required (Estimated ~5-7x/year)
REPORTING TO: Director, State Stewardship 
LEVEL: Mid-Level
DIRECT REPORT(S): Yes
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume via the application link.
 
At The Battery Network, we’re proud to manage diverse battery stewardship programs across the U.S. on behalf of over 200 battery and battery-powered product manufacturers. With increasing emphasis on battery regulations couples with The Battery Network’s culture of compliance, we are seeking a Regional State Stewardship Manager to advance and oversee 1-3 stewardship programs meeting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) battery laws. 

The Regional State Stewardship Manager oversees existing programs and new implementations within an assigned region (1-3 states), ensuring compliance with state EPR law requirements while advancing organizational business objectives. This role partners with both internal and external stakeholders including regulators, industry stakeholders, and local communities to achieve program objectives while maintaining high standards of stewardship performance. Working closely with the State Program Coordinator and peers across other regions and departments, the Regional Manager contributes to both regulatory compliance and program innovation, ensuring that stewardship efforts deliver measurable environmental and operational impact. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
• Build and maintain relationships with state agencies, local governments, recycling partners, and other stakeholders to promote The Battery Network as a thought leader in the battery collection and recycling sector.
• Maintain, revise, and disseminate stewardship plans and agreements for jurisdictions where The Battery Network serves as the appointed Battery Stewardship Organization.
• Act as a primary contact for assigned states, managing compliance with stewardship laws and regulations.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with regulatory agencies, local governments, and program partners.
• Ensure compliance with current state battery EPR laws meeting performance goals, such as collection targets, collection site accessibility, educational and outreach efforts, and budget tracking.
• Set annual regulated state performance metrics in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders. Manage throughout the year to meet or exceed the performance metrics in regulated states.
• Create data-driven presentations demonstrating success against state scorecard metrics and present them quarterly to regulators and internal teams as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to create, maintain, and disseminate state specific education and awareness campaigns to meet state performance goals for consumer awareness.
• Collaborate and contribute within internal teams (operations, finance) to ensure successful execution of stewardship activities to meet total pounds collected and meet state budgets.
• Develop and distribute state specific annual reports to ensure compliance with plan and law requirements.
• Stay informed about new and emerging regulations and industry standards and assess their impact on current programs.
• Engage and present to industry forum, associations, and conferences to gain insights on benchmarking and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction within the region.
• Lead the completion of special projects supporting regulated state programs.
• Offer insights to the Director of State Stewardship on policy trends, risks, and emerging issues in assigned states.
• Supervise the State Program Coordinator, ensuring the maintenance, support, and growth of collection sites in regulated jurisdictions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or Senior Leadership Team. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, industrial engineering, supply chain management or related field and three (3) years’ experience in program or project management in battery or product industry, sustainability, recycling, compliance, government or environmental regulations AND/OR
• Seven (7) years of experience in program or project management in battery or product industry, sustainability, recycling, compliance, government or regulatory sector.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong experience with battery materials, recycling processes, or hazardous materials handling.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations. 
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail. Project Management experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand complex technical topics and translate into simple concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in a CRM environment is a plus.
• The ability to flourish in a mission-based organization where culture and values are paramount in importance.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on program management. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge or experience with environmental or sustainability initiatives are a plus, but not required.
• Successful experience working directly with senior-leadership stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience with CRM software a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills. 
• Ongoing learner – able to learn and incorporate new and complex concepts quickly. 
• Results-oriented – able to follow through to complete assignments and able to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Ability to “fish” for information through a variety of sources to find what’s needed.
• Effective decision-making, ownership, and accountability.
• Demonstrates integrity, ethical standards, and a professional demeanor.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capability.
• Deeply committed to team environment dynamics with the ability to engage with others at varying levels.
• Possess a sense of urgency with the ability to work autonomously, exercise discretion, and work effectively with a wide degree of latitude.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills with the ability to track and resolve issues.
• Must be highly organized, with attention to detail and commitment to clear documentation.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment; comfortable working in a fluid environment where processes may change.
• Able to analyze multiple levels of information, and to identify opportunities and apply innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated planning skills with the ability to think strategically, both short and long-term.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Be eager to join a team that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is remote based within Washington State. Candidates must be able to work from a Washington State-based location and be eligible to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network.
• Limited travel (estimated 5-7 times per year) as needed. Travel could include, but not be limited to, attending conferences, customer meetings, or team/organization-wide meetings.
• Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day. Some roles may require additional hours during peak periods. We prioritize the quality and timeliness of work over rigid schedules and recognize the importance of connection, collaboration, and work-life balance. To support this, we offer flexible scheduling where roles allow, and in alignment with current policy, while ensuring operational needs and team collaboration are met.

ABOUT THE BATTERY NETWORK

At The Battery Network, we enjoy a culture of teamwork, innovation, and fun. Our team is the primary reason for our unique culture. Wehireenergeticanddedicatedpeoplewho work hard every day to help us achieve our goals. Each one of our employees is a valued contributor, not just a number. We work in teams to benefit from our collective talents to make a real impact on the environment.

Thewayweoperatecontributestothe success of our employees and our organization. We also value the diversity of employees’ backgrounds and believe everyone’s unique perspective is critical to our success. Diversity and intercultural collaboration is fundamental to what we do. Our team has varied backgrounds, speak different languages, and are engaged in varied personal pursuits but all share a commitment to environmental sustainability, and each do their small part to improve our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis race, age, color, creed, sex, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value our employees.In keeping with our values, we strive to support our team members in and out of work. As part of this, we offer a strong, well-rounded benefits package. Our benefits support our employees’ health and wellness, time off, and productivity.

You can find out more information about our benefits, work culture, and values on our Careers page: The Battery Network - Careers