JOB SUMMARY

The Gerlach Waste Streams Crew will execute the Nevada Operations (NVO) Ecological Waste Diversion Plan focusing on Resource Recovery; including hauling and sorting waste, maintaining resources, materials, and inventories, and processing waste materials through their lifecycle. This position will also collaborate with the DPW Transfer Station Authority to provide seamless oversight of the waste stream during the Burning Man Event (The Event) operations cycle from pre-event in Gerlach before the move to the Playa through post-event after the move back to Gerlach.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt role based in Gerlach, NV.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 14th, 2025.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collections Operations (45%)    

• Work with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager to execute the NVO Waste Stream Sustainability Plan.

• Monitor recycling collection stations for contamination, sort, and service them as needed.

• Transport all collected materials to a dumpster at the Gerlach Waste Streams storage and processing site at Black Rock Station.

• Transport all cardboard to BRS to be baled.

• Coordinate with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager for dumpster servicing and removal of cardboard bales and built-up streams being staged.

• Facilitate Gerlach community waste handling support as needed.

• Other tasks as assigned.

   

  Site Coordination (30%)

• Maintain a safe work site at all properties; ensure all crew members use provided and necessary OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain clean and organized worksites and sorting stations; MOOP sites regularly for windblown materials or food on the ground, keep piles of materials organized, and disinfected areas as necessary. 

• Coordinate with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager to deploy and maintain recycling collection stations in Gerlach and BMP Nevada Properties and set up extra collection stations for special events.

• Coordinate with the  Gerlach Waste Stream Manager for dumpster deliveries and placement.

• Coordinate with the Ranch Crew to set up and maintain the base of operations for materials processing and storage at Black Rock Station, including cardboard baling and organics handling. 

• Work with Gerlach Waste Streams Manager and Assistant Manager to improve worksites and sorting stations with upgraded display and education. 

   

  Asset Oversight  (10%)

• Coordinate with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager to maintain, inventory, and/or store all assets.

• Report all procurement needs to the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager promptly.

• Maintain clean and organized storage of all Ecological Waste Stream assets in Gerlach.

• Coordinate with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager to maintain the inventory of all NVO assets stored in Gerlach and at Black Rock Station.

• Ensure proper use, maintenance and cleanliness of all BMP assets, including fleet vehicles and housing allocated to GWS, and promptly report any issues.

   

  Outreach  (10%)

• Communicate and connect with staff and community members on best practices.

• Coordinate with the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager to update and provide the most current sorting guidelines to all collection locations.

• Help document processes and take photos and video content for educational, training, and communication purposes.

   

  Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Attend necessary meetings.

• Assist the Gerlach Waste Stream Manager and Assistant Manager in maintaining updated Standard Operating Procedures for Ecological Waste Diversion.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

   

   

  LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.

• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.

• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.

• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

   

   

  QUALIFICATIONS

   

  REQUIRED

• Ability to move to Gerlach, Nevada.

• Knowledge of Burning Man values, ethos, and 10 Principles.

• Be familiar with and act following Burning Man Project staff policies and abide by the rules and codes of conduct as described in the Staff Behavioral Agreement.

• A professional demeanor in verbal and written communications with strong communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.

• Able to follow directions, lead by example, and respectfully interface with collaborators.

• Effective at task switching, with good time-management skills and self-motivation; able to evaluate and reprioritize workload as necessary.

• Situationally aware and safety-minded, able to work long hours in extreme conditions including winter weather with repetitive snow, rain and ice.

• Ability to think quickly, problem solve, apply critical thinking to situations, and remain calm under pressure.

• Well organized and detail-oriented.

• 3+ years in waste handling, preferably with a strong knowledge of Resource Recovery.

• Knowledge of vehicles and equipment; ability to operate a manual transmission.

• Working knowledge of Google products (Gmail, Groups, Docs, Sheets, Drive).

• Experienced and comfortable with using two way radios.

• Ability to energize and engage people.

• Reliable, fulfills obligations.

   

  PREFERRED

• Previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.

• Previously worked for GWS or DPW TSA and is familiar with operations and methods.

• 1+ years of experience in event-based production work.

• Basic carpentry skills and knowledge of basic tools.

   

  Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

   

  REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

   

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

   

  COMPENSATION

  Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $15.00  to $17.00 per hour .

   

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa:   This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding and requires individuals with good physical health and endurance. Work will require standing while sorting and processing streams, walking around and between sites/stations, and sitting while driving between properties. Most tasks will be in outside environments with possible airborne particles and extreme weather conditions.

• On-Playa: This role performs partially on-playa during The Event with the exact requirements and work environment as off-playa.

   

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  NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.

• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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