Strategic Advisor - Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling (posted 2/3/2026) -

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) is the coordinating body for the Chief Elected Officials of twenty-one (21) municipalities in the northwest corner of Connecticut. NHCOG provides support to its member municipalities across many disciplines of municipal planning, administration, and government.

With the closure of Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA), the NHCOG has taken a lead role in identifying and securing opportunities to secure long-term, sustainable options for the processing and disposal of MSW and Recycling material.

In 2025, the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA) was established for the purpose of sustainably managing municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. Its mission includes, but is not limited to, owning and operating one or more waste management facilities and providing for the management and disposal of solid waste and recyclables from municipalities that choose to become members of the Authority.

NHCOG's role has shifted to supporting the development and sustainable operations of the NRRA. As such, the NHCOG secured $350,000 Sustainable Materials Management Grant awarded by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) to NHCOG. Grant funds will be used to secure consulting, legal, and design services to support the NRRA’s organizational and operational development.

The NHCOG is now seeking to retain a Strategic Advisor to support the NRRA in developing sustainable operations and fostering strategic relationships with municipalities, legislators, and state agencies. This position will also play a key role in project and administrative management of a the Sustainable Materials Management Grant.

View the full job posting here.