Compost Program Lead — Operations & Strategy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Free tuition (up to 12 credit hours)

Transit Benefit

Retirement plan

Patriot Perks discounts

Health benefits

Job summary

George Mason University is hiring a Compost Coordinator to lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of composting programs across the university. You will coordinate with Mason Dining, campus partners, and Waste Management to drive diversion and reduce contamination, while developing SOPs and training staff for on-campus operations.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy recommendations, and collaboration with Dining Services and Facilities teams to advance zero-waste goals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing administrative and operational aspects of composting programs.
• Knowledge of compostable product purchasing and third‑party certification standards.
• Ability to develop policy and procedural recommendations for program improvement.
• Experience with composting collection routing and coordination with partners.
• Familiarity with zero waste concepts and food systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees compost program operations, including collection, transport, and disposal.
• Coordinates with departments and partners to improve food waste diversion.
• Monitors contamination, conducts audits and inventories to support composting at facilities.
• Manages daily composting processes, including Work Requests and equipment status.
• Leads development and expansion of composting strategy and SOPs.
• Ensures safety, training, and compliance for operations; may operate university vehicle up to 30%.

Skills

Composting program management

Policy development

Route planning

Stakeholder coordination

Safety training & compliance

Job description

George Mason University is hiring a Compost Coordinator to lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of composting programs across the university. You will coordinate with Mason Dining, campus partners, and Waste Management to drive diversion and reduce contamination, while developing SOPs and training staff for on-campus operations.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy recommendations, and collaboration with Dining Services and Facilities teams to advance zero-waste goals.