Community Compost Coordinator
Position overview: The Community Compost Coordinator leads mid‑scale composting and vermicomposting operations at FoodShare Toronto’s zero‑waste site, preparing up to 300 lbs of food waste each week. The role blends hands‑on system management with community education and workshop delivery on composting, soil health, worms, and sustainable gardening.

Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day management of on‑site community composting systems, including three‑bin setups.

Install compost systems and train students and community members on proper use and maintenance.

Conduct outreach to increase participation and consistent use of compost systems.

Facilitate workshops and training sessions on food waste reduction, composting, vermiculture, and soil health for 60+ community compost sites across Toronto.

Coordinate site visits to existing and new community compost sites in collaboration with Garden Coordinators, facilitating workshops and hands‑on learning for community members.

Plan and lead compost system builds for current sites, including coordinating with Garden Coordinators and preparing all required tools, materials, and supplies.

Support the Toronto Compost Leaders program through coordinating and delivering workshops, train‑the‑trainer sessions, worm‑share events, and compost builds.

Strengthen community knowledge and skills to support long‑term compost system success.

Supervise and mentor seasonal staff, interns, youth, and placement students involved in compost programs.

Recruit, train, and support community volunteers in composting and vermicomposting best practices.

Ensure safe work environments by implementing standards, training on tool use, and maintaining site safety protocols.

Track, monitor, and evaluate compost system performance; prepare reports using collected data.

Maintain accurate and secure records and documentation.





Coordinate with the Communications team to document and share stories, photos, and measurable impacts of composting initiatives across platforms.

Support site visits from funders, partners, schools, and community groups.

Contribute to evaluation processes and funder reporting requirements.

Conduct monthly health and safety inspections; ensure tools and equipment are well maintained.

Follow all Health & Safety protocols and organizational policies.

Participate in team meetings, trainings, and administrative tasks, and take on additional duties as required.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience and interest in working with compost and vermicompost systems.

2+ years of experience and knowledge with organic gardening principles and practices, including growing food in urban environments.

Experience facilitating workshops and teaching about food and compost with people from diverse communities; comfortable independently facilitating groups.

Great people skills (delegating tasks, helping people feel valued, energizing groups, managing conflict).

Experience handling power tools such as a circular saw, drills, and other tools.

Excellent workshop facilitation skills with the ability to think quickly to creatively solve a problem.

Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with people of different ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and individuals who have experienced marginalization.

Strong communication and organizational skills, great attention to detail.





Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Familiar and proficient with G‑Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail), Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom, Canva and other computer applications.

Requirements

Position is required to work in person at the main FoodShare office at 120 Industry St. or other partner locations across Toronto as needed.

Site visits to other community compost locations across Toronto.

Repetitive tasks such as bending, crouching, lifting, and reaching.

Full shifts standing and working on your feet.

Use of hand tools and mechanized equipment.

Regularly lifting over 40 lbs.

Working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold).

Fully graduated G driver’s license (considered an asset).

Access to a vehicle is an asset.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Availability on weekends and outside of regular business hours on occasion.

Required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and Emergency First Aid certification (cost covered by FoodShare).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $56,000 per year (prorated for part‑time schedule).

Contract Type: Fixed term, part‑time, July 2026‑December 18 2026 (with opportunity for extension).

Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date.

Benefit Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 per calendar year, prorated based on start date.

Personal Leave Days: 10 paid days per year, prorated based on start date.

Wellness Days: 20 paid wellness/sick days per year, prorated based on start date.

Reports To
Community Food Growing Senior Manager.

Location
120 Industry St. or partner locations across Toronto.

Application Deadline
5:00 pm, Wednesday May 20 2026.

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📌 Community Compost Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Workinnonprofits
📍 Ontario