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Seeking Bay View Bash Sustainability Intern

ABOUT US

Kompost Kids Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to educating the public, businesses, and institutions about the benefits of compost and to reclaim organic materials from landfills to create soil for community-based agriculture projects.

DESCRIPTION

  • Responsible for planning and implementing Kompost Kids Inc. composting program at the 2015 Bay View Bash, Milwaukee’s largest all-volunteer street festival.
  • Help the event become a zero-waste event.
  • Coordinate sustainability efforts including compostable materials donation and cost comparison, and development of a secondary sort facility. We welcome new ideas!
  • Coordination, creation and implementation of materials related to the composting effort like signage for receptacles and receptacle identification.
  • Document procedures and outcomes. Produce a manual for event composting.
  • Coordinate with the City of Milwaukee to obtain the final weight of recyclables.
  • Track measurables like quantity of trash, compostables and recycling.
  • The intern will represent Kompost Kids Inc. at regular Bash meetings
  • Reports via email to supervisor weekly or as needed, in person or by phone monthly to board.
  • Position begins May 15, 2015 and ends October 15, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree or comparable level of education.
  • Demonstrated experience with event or program planning and execution.
  • Ability to supervise volunteers.
  • Knowledge of MS excel, creation of graphs and other report necessary functions.
  • Familiarity with Google Docs and Apps a plus.
  • A cheerful attitude, sense of humor and a willingness to get dirty.

LOCATION

Bay View, Milwaukee. The Bash is held on Kinnickinnic Ave between Potter and Clement.

TIME COMMITMENT

Bash meetings are typically 1-hour /month. The amount of time it takes to complete the job description (approximately 10 hours per week). The intern will need to be present the day of the Bash – this shift is minimally 13 hours.

REQUIREMENTS

Driver’s license, transportation, access to email and the web, ability to pass a background check, ability to lift 10 or more lbs, and a passion for composting and the environment.

COMPENSATION

The internship is unpaid but it is a great opportunity to be involved in the local composting and environmental movement. The intern will gain hands-on experience in planning, goal setting, and implementation of support for a non-profit organization and a large local event. Kompost Kids will provide letters of reference based on performance.

APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to marion.e@kompostkids.com by 4:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2015. (A PDF version of this application can be downloaded here.)

 

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