NENA Seeking Candidates for the Organics Recycling Engagement Contractor Position

The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) is seeking an Organics Recycling Engagement Contractor to reach renters in the Nokomis East community that are eligible for residential organic recycling. Our goal is to increase participation in the city’s residential organics recycling program among this key demographic. Recycling organic materials is the biggest opportunity to reduce our trash. Organic materials make up about 25 percent of the trash, and less than half (46%) of Minneapolis residents have signed up to participate.

This position will include door – to – door home organics program recruitment and sign – up at single family home and duplex rental properties The ideal applicant will have a basic understanding of organics recycling, strong people skills, excellent personal accountability, and the ability to walk/work in a variety of weather conditions.

This is a temporary, contract position for up to 60 hours from June to August 2019, with the option to extend to September 2019. Application packets should include cover letter, resume, three references. Complete applications should be emailed as PDFs or Word format to lauren.hazenson@nokomiseast.org no later than 5:00 pm on June 5, 2019. No phone calls please.

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