Application Deadline:  Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11:59pm

About the Job:

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BK ROT is hiring for a biker-composter! This position will support collecting commercial organic waste by bike in North and Central Brooklyn and processing collected material into compost at our partner gardens.

Microhauling (biking to collect organic waste) work includes biking within a 2-3 mile radius to pick up between 100-300 pounds of residential organic waste from local small businesses. Microhaulers are responsible for following BK ROT’s bike safety guidelines, weighing and recording collected material, and regular maintenance and cleaning of hauling equipment.

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Our composting operations involves handling decomposing food, mixing proper ratios of food waste and browns (wood chips, wood shavings, etc.), maintaining a compost system, troubleshooting composting issues, tracking and monitoring compost bin system health,  and maintaining a clean and orderly worksite. The ideal candidate is excited about building a more resilient NYC.

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10-15hrs/week, weekday availability required

$16/hour starting ($20/hr after 1mo of work)

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REQUIRED

• Experience on bikes and be comfortable on the road

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to work independently and on a team

• Able to complete tasks from start to finish

• Punctual

• Follow BK ROT’s bike safety and COVID protocols

• Able to lift 50 lbs

• Great attitude and interest in environmental stewardship, community building, gardening, food recovery, etc. 

• Attention to detail around data collection and relaying information

• Kindness and direct communication in public spaces when representing BK ROT and working with community members and garden partners.

 

PREFERRED 

• Willingness to learn

• Media friendly (Social media, interviews, filming)

• BK ROT’s mission is to provide accessible, entryway jobs to youth and young people ages 16-24 who have barriers to the workforce and/or have been impacted by waste and food inequities (high concentration of waste infrastructure in our neighborhoods; lack of access to fresh food; lack of access to composting options; etc.)  

• BK ROT also aims to build local, resilient communities. Youth who live in and/or are from Bushwick, Ridgewood, Bed-Stuy, and the surrounding neighborhoods are strongly encouraged to apply.

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