We’re Hiring a Youth Composter!

Title: Youth Composters & Community Food Rescuer

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Overview: Join the Baltimore Compost Collective, where we empower youth and young adults (ages 15-20) to address environmental injustice in their communities. As a Youth Composter, you will play a pivotal role in collecting food scraps from residents in over 40 Baltimore communities and maintaining our community compost processing site. No prior composting experience is necessary, we will provide comprehensive training. This position is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental and social justice, promoting composting and improving food access in our city while empowering local youth.

Job Description:

Youth will help community members participate in composting by collecting food scraps from households that sign up for service.  We do food scrap collection along a set route, sometimes by bike in certain neighborhoods.

The Baltimore Compost Collective will provide safety equipment and some weather gear for working in year-round temperatures and conditions. The work includes handling decomposing food and ensuring our compost site is clean. You will work with a supportive team, with training and guidance to ensure you have the skills needed to meet the requirements.

Compensation:

• $15 per hour for approximately 6-10 hours per week.  
• Opportunities for growth and increased hours.
• After 90 days of employment, staff will receive a performance review for pay increase.

Responsibilities:

• Collect food scraps from households along a designated route, with the support of an adult driver. 
• Report Weights and sort food scraps before processing them into our compost system.
• Turn over inactive compost piles and once cured, sift finished compost.
• Maintain records of the number of bags members put out for collection.
• Deliver food scrap collection bags, buckets and stickers to customers as needed.
• Participate in marketing and door knocking activities to expand the customer base. 
• Assist in the upkeep of the compost site, including cleaning, cutting grass, flipping piles and other related tasks. 
• Clean and wash the van as needed
• Accurately track your hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who is: 

• Between the ages of 15-20.
• Has availability on Sunday mornings is preferred, with occasional opportunities to work weekday afternoons after 3:00 p.m. We are committed to working around school and extracurricular schedules.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to ride a bike. 
• Highly communicative and personable, with the ability to confidently interact with adults.
• Interested in environmental work, advocacy, composting, urban farming, or related fields.
• Proficient in reading maps and locating addresses independently.
• Responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat and cold (our work takes place year-round outdoors).
• Not afraid to handle food scraps while wearing gloves.
• Enthusiastic about working in this community and contributing to the local eco-movement. 

To Apply:

Send a cover email/letter and your resume to the email below. 

We encourage all candidates, even those without a resume or cover letter to apply. Your potential and passion for environmental justice are what matter most to us, and we believe in providing everyone an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experiences.