POSITION: Compost Courier
LOCATION: St Louis, MO
JOB TYPE: Independent Contractor
APPLICATION: compost.perennial.city/work-with-us
ABOUT PERENNIAL CITY
Since 2017, Perennial City has been growing the local food web, from the ground up. Beth and Tim launched this crazy idea in their backyard to help neighbors eliminate food waste and support urban farming dreams.
Now in our 7th year, we’ve grown to help hundreds of households in St Louis keep the good stuff out of the landfill while supporting many local farms and artisans by shopping The Market.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer service-minded lover of local food systems to be a Compost Courier for Perennial City and grow with us. The Compost Courier collects compostables from households in the St Louis Metropolitan area, while delivering the best local produce and goods.
We have big hopes for the potential of regenerative agriculture in the St Louis region—this is a great opportunity to get started with us.
Daily Operations Include:
Pickup compostables from households in the St Louis Metro area
Deliver local food and goods with collections
Drop off scraps at our Headquarters
Clean collection containers
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT?
A go-getter (literally!)
You maintain a vehicle in good running condition—pickup truck (ideal!), van, or car with a hitch
Have a valid driver’s license
Physically comfortable with walking up and down lots of steps with deliveries, and capable of lifting 40 lbs
Not bothered by the elements—hot and cold, rain or shine
Self-motivated with a passion for local food systems!
COMPENSATION & PERKS!
The Compost Courier earns a flat rate per pickup plus commission, with earning potential of up to $24+/hr.
Flexible schedule
Consistent routes
Reliable earnings
No nights/weekends
Grocery discounts
Mission-centered local business
Free drop off composting
First dibs on the choicest food scraps for your backyard chickens (if you've got em!
