Regional State Stewardship Manager

The Battery Network

Regional State Stewardship Manager managing battery collection and recycling programs across Washington State. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with battery stewardship laws and drive program objectives.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and compliance within the battery recycling sector, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, performance metrics, and regulatory adherence. Proven ability to develop educational campaigns and present data-driven insights to various audiences.

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Program ManagementBattery Recycling ComplianceStakeholder EngagementData-Driven PresentationsRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisPerformance MetricsRegulatory ComplianceStewardship PlansBudget TrackingSustainability PracticesEnvironmental RegulationsEducational Campaign Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Battery Stewardship OrganizationExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Recycling PartnersState AgenciesLocal GovernmentsEnvironmental ScienceSustainabilityComplianceGovernment RegulationsStakeholder Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong, well-rounded benefits package based on employees’ health and wellness, time off, and productivity.