Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Location: Wildwood, GA (Chattanooga, TN)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Starting at $42K

About Us

At NewTerra Compost, we're passionate about turning food waste into a resource and making sustainable practices part of everyday life. We're a small but mighty team, and we’re looking to fill a new role with a team member who is ready to roll up their sleeves, dive into hands-on work, and grow with us.

About the Role

The Operations Coordinator is a foundational role that offers a unique opportunity to learn every aspect of our composting operations. This person will take on a mix of responsibilities including compost collections, site work, deliveries, and special projects. Over time, the goal is to develop this individual into a leadership role—helping supervise operations and improve workflow across the team.

This job is perfect for someone who is passionate about sustainability, thrives in a physically active and outdoor environment, and wants to be part of building something meaningful.

What You'll Be Doing

• Compost Pickups (40%) – Driving collection routes and picking up food scraps from customers.
  
   
• Deliveries (20%) – Delivering finished compost and other products.
  
   
• Site Work & Projects (40%) – Working hands-on at the compost site, helping with processing, maintenance, and operational improvements.
  
   
• Supporting team members and covering routes when others are out.
  
   
• Pitching in on equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
  
   
• Managing multiple ongoing tasks and small projects.
  
   
• Communicating with the team and customers in person, by phone, and over email.
  
   
• Collaborating with owners and team members to plan and improve operations.
  
   

What We're Looking For

• Recent college graduates with a strong interest in sustainability, agriculture, environmental science, business or a related field.
  
   
• Excited to work with food scraps and compost in all weather conditions.
  
   
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently without supervision.
  
   
• Strong time management and project coordination skills.
  
   
• Effective communicator with a can-do attitude and team spirit.
  
   
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment maintenance.
  
   
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
  
   
• Ability to pass a drug screening and periodic testing.
  
   
• Access to reliable transportation to/from worksite.

Bonus Skills (but not required)

• Previous experience in composting, landscaping, farming, or similar hands-on work.
  
   
• Familiarity with basic mechanical repair or tools.
  
   

Why Join Us?

You’ll work closely with the owners and directly impact the way we grow and operate. As a small team, we value ideas, initiative, and shared responsibility. You won’t just be another cog in the system—you’ll be a key part of how things move forward.