DPW Organic Waste Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Public Works (DPW) Organic Waste Manager will lead the DPW Organic Waste Crew, overseeing all aspects of organics collection and sorting operations at the Staff Commissary during the Black Rock City event cycle. This role manages the Commissary exodus flow, coordinates the separation of organics, recyclables, and landfill waste from the vendor kitchen and staff camps, and ensures the efficient operation of the washing station and proper loading of dumpsters. Other responsibilities include resource allocation, crew scheduling, maintaining safety standards, and educating staff camps on proper waste disposal practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, experience in waste management (especially with organics), a good sense of humor and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups. Due to the nature of the work, this role demands flexibility in hours and a commitment to sustainability practices in a dynamic event environment. This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is: The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00pm Pacific on April 8th . - From May - July : Part-Time (approximate 4 hours per wee...