Special Events Coordinator

Job title: Events Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Wage range: up to $20/hour

Reports to: Melissa Tashjian

Date revised: 12/28/2022

About Compost Crusader:

Started in 2014 by Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader is a locally owned business with the mission of creating a culture around sustainability. Compost Crusader partners with residential & commercial locations to divert organic material from the landfill in an economical & environmentally sustainable way.

We are a young, rapidly growing business, looking to hire employees who are passionate about composting, who have a strong desire to grow within the company and who don’t mind working hard and getting dirty!

Position Summary:

The Event Coordinator will serve as point person for potential special event inquiries and oversee all aspects of event planning and management. These duties include meeting with customers to work out event details, visit (when possible) event locations to determine appropriate size, placement, and number of receptacles needed to maximize diversion efforts throughout the event. Creating an online compostable products line and making sure food vendors are compliant. Working with banquet halls, public venue space and others that cater to weddings and small to medium sized gatherings.

Essential Functions:

Communicate and sell the event services of Compost Crusader. Oversee all aspects of organics diversion and making sure food vendors are compliant with the compostable products we accept. Train and manage any volunteers or staff assisting in the event to maximize diversion efforts and minimize contamination. Be proactive in communicating to co-workers any observations made in the field that may assist in us better serving our customers. Document onboarding processes and executing of events in an effort to create protocols based on variables such as: material, event type, receptacle locations, number of attendees, etc. A post sort is needed either at the event or at the shop at a later time and event receptacles need to be cleaned out. From time to time you may need to utilize the NON CDL rear loading compost truck to collect and transfer material from larger events

Competency

• Customer service, conflict resolution, and events/training/sales experience
• High level of computer literacy (smart tablets, Microsoft and Google products) and willingness to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with fast-paced environment
• Experience or willingness to learn how to either operate or work as a laborer/driver in a truck along a specified route to collect food scraps

Your Package and Perks

• SEP IRA and employer matching program (eventually)
• Potential healthcare benefits
• Year end bonus

Work environment

• Variability in work environment, from on-site in the company office, on-site event locations, and operating the company’s non-CDL trucks

Physical demands

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds and standing for several hours at a time
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, which requires following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Position type and expected hours of work

• This is up to full-time role, where hours are determined by the needs of the events being worked.
• Weekend and evening hours to execute event
• Coordinating details of event can be done at shop or at home

Travel

• Some overnight travel expected with occasional events in Madison and Chicago. Up to 90% local travel around Milwaukee and surrounding area.

Required education and qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED supplemented by Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
• Preferred: two (2) years’ experience working in an events environment including experience with supervision and responsibility for volunteer management, customer relations, and training.
• Valid Wisconsin State driver's license.

Compost Crusader provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, [Company Name] complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

Compost Crusader expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compost Crusader’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Francis, WI (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20