NVO Gerlach Waste Streams Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Gerlach Waste Streams Manager is responsible for the effective collection, management and ecological diversion of the waste stream resulting from the operations of the Burning Man Project (BMP) in the town of Gerlach, the 360, Fly Ranch, Black Rock Station (The Ranch), Dog Ranch and other BMP properties as may be necessary. This position will oversee the execution of the Nevada Operations (NVO) Ecological Waste Diversion Plan. This involves managing personnel, resources, schedules & safety. This position will collaborate with the TSA Waste Streams Sustainability Manager to provide seamless oversight of the waste stream during the Burning Man Event (The Event) operations cycle from three weeks pre-event in Gerlach before the move to the Playa through three weeks post-event after the move back to Gerlach.

This temporary role is:

• From March - April: Part-Time (15 hours per week part-time), Non-Exempt, based fully remote .
• From April - October: Full-Time,Exempt, based on-site out of Gerlach, NV .
• From October - November: Part-Time (15 hours per week part-time), Non-Exempt, based fully remote .

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 7th 2025.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Staff Management (25%)

• Work with the relevant Northern Nevada Property Managers and the Waste Streams Sustainability Manager to provide adequate staffing levels for successful operations.
• Create and manage daily operational schedules and staffing schedules for the crew to maintain orderly sorting, storage and transport of waste streams at the Northern Nevada Properties.
• Ensure communications are prompt and professional and that discretion is maintained as needed.
• Take responsibility for the wellbeing of the crew, share techniques and best practices whenever possible.
• Mentor staff to nurture their growth and ensure their success in creating a smooth experience for their team and themselves.
• Respond to personnel-related matters, including, but not limited to, conflict resolution, workers' compensation claims, payroll tracking, and human resources inquiries.
• Demonstrate leadership through transparent decision making, clear communication, and by exercising integrity in every interaction.
• Monitor personal well-being, be aware of work expectations, and proactively address any concerns with your manager.
• Foster a team culture that serves to improve staff retention.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance within the department.

Site Management (20%)

• Work with the relevant Northern Nevada Property Managers and the Waste Streams Sustainability Manager to provide the logistics needed for successful operations.
• Connect with stakeholders to deploy the recycling collection stations in Gerlach and at all BMP Nevada Properties as defined in the NVO Ecological Waste Diversion Plan.
• Establish and oversee the maintenance of clean and safe work sites; ensure that all crew members are familiar with and able to exercise best practices; ensure that all crew members are provided with the necessary OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate with stakeholders to set up extra collection stations for special events.
• Coordinate with the TSA Waste Streams Sustainability Manager for dumpster deliveries and placement in Gerlach.
• Coordinate with the Ranch Manager to design, set up, and maintain the base of operations for cardboard baling and storage at Black Rock Station.
• Oversee the training of crew members in the proper operation of the cardboard baler and storage of the bales.

Collections Operations (20%)

• Oversee Gerlach Waste Stream Crew to execute the NVO Ecological Waste Diversion Plan.
• Monitor recycling collection stations for contamination.
• Oversee the sorting and servicing of the recycling collection stations as needed.
• Oversee the transportation of all collected materials to the NVO Transfer Station (the dumpsters) in Gerlach.
• Oversee the transportation of all cardboard to the Ranch to be baled.
• Coordinate with the TSA Waste Streams Sustainability Manager for dumpster servicing and removal of cardboard bales.

Standard Operations and Procedures (20%)

• Help create the Northern Nevada Property Managers and the NVO OFF Manager in the creation of the NV Ops Ecological Waste Diversion Plan.
• Create the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Create the job descriptions for the NV Ops Sustainability Team.
• Create policies for NV Ops sustainability.

Asset Management (15%)

• Coordinate with the relevant Northern Nevada Properties Managers and the Waste Stream Sustainability Manager to manage all assigned and owned assets used by the NVO Ecological Waste Diversion Team.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and/or storage of all NVO assets.
• Maintain clean and organized storage of all Ecological Waste Diversion Team assets stored in Gerlach.
• Maintain the inventory of all NVO assets stored in Gerlach.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all Ecological Waste Diversion Team assets, and report any problems or issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all Fleet vehicles assigned to the Ecological Waste Diversion Team, and report any problems or issues in a timely manner.

Outreach (5%)

• Communicate and connect with Community, Burner and Gerlach, to share best practices and knowledge to make the NVO Ecological Waste Diversion Plan a success.
• Coordinate with the Waste Streams Sustainability Manager to update and provide the most current TSA sorting guidelines to all collection locations.
• Oversee the documentation of processes, and collect photo and video content for educational, training, and Communications purposes.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Drives the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to assigned duties.
• Teaching – Takes a leadership role in the acculturation and training of staff. Teaches live or e-learning classes, as requested. Promotes a culture of teaching and learning throughout the community.
• Mentoring - Mentors subordinates in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience that will allow them to advance in the organization. Aids, encourages and inspires their team.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes. Participates in conferences, forums, and networking events, where appropriate.
• Speaking – Represents Burning Man as a subject matter expert and culture-bearer, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Ability to move to Gerlach, Nevada.
• Knowledge of Burning Man values, ethos, and 10 Principles; especially Leaving No Trace
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies and abide by the rules and codes of conduct as described in the Staff Handbook.
• A professional demeanor in verbal and written communication with strong communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.
• Able to follow directions and respectfully interface with collaborators.
• Effective at task switching, with good time-management skills, able to evaluate and reprioritize workload as necessary.
• Situationally aware and safety-minded, able to work long hours in extreme conditions.
• Ability to think quickly, problem solve, apply critical thinking to situations, and remain calm under pressure.
• Proven leadership skills, a team player who leads by example.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• 3 years in waste stream sorting or similar, preferably with a strong knowledge of Resource Recovery Management (Recycling).
• Working knowledge of Google products (Gmail, Groups, Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Experienced and comfortable with using 2-way radio.s
• Ability to energize and engage people.
• Reliable, fulfills obligations.

PREFERRED

• It is helpful if the candidate has previously worked for Burning Man’s DPW TSA Crew and/or is familiar with its operation and methods.
• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.
• It is helpful if the candidate has 3 years of leadership experience in event-based production work, and familiarity with Burning Man.
• It is helpful if the candidate is practiced in facilitating team meetings and mediation.
• It is helpful if the candidate has basic carpentry skills and knowledge of basic tools.

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

COMPENSATION:

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position:

• From March - April is $25.00 per hour.
• From April - October is $1200.00 per week.
• From October - November is $25.00 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.
• On -playa: his position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA , Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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