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Composting Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Shift Supervisor

Paramus, NJ · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Shift Supervisor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Venue Sustainability Crew

Wantagh, NY

$122K - $140K/yr

Participate in Venue sustainability Crew on-boarding training. * Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials. * Be available ...

Team Member

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Shift Supervisor

Manhattan, NY

$16.50 - $21/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Crew Team Member

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

Shift Supervisor

Paramus, NJ

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Gardening Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Composting & Sustainability * Soil Health & Plant Care * Native Plant Gardening * School or Community Gardens Grade-Level: K-12 * Elementary/Middle * High School Who you are * A commitment to Youth ...

Shift Supervisor

Staten Island, NY

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs. Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality ...

Crew Team Member

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

Crew Team Member

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

Crew Team Member

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

Crew Team Member

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

Crew Team Member

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Taking out trash, recycling, and composting where applicable. * Stocking food and supplies. * All aspects of food preparation, including prepping, frying, grilling, baking, toasting, assembly, and ...

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How much do composting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for composting in New York is $108,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $130,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is composting?

A composting job involves managing organic waste to create nutrient-rich compost for agricultural, landscaping, or environmental purposes. Responsibilities may include collecting and processing organic materials, monitoring compost piles for proper decomposition, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Workers may operate machinery, conduct quality checks, and educate the public or businesses on composting practices. This role is essential for reducing waste, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable waste management.

What skills and qualifications are needed for composting?

To thrive in composting roles, candidates need knowledge of organic waste management, soil science, and safe handling of biodegradable materials, often supported by experience or certifications in environmental science or agriculture. Familiarity with composting systems, moisture and temperature monitoring tools, and, in some cases, industrial composting machinery is important. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainability are valuable soft skills for excelling in this position. These competencies ensure efficient and safe composting operations, contributing to environmental goals and effective waste management.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in composting operations?

In a composting role, your daily responsibilities may include collecting and sorting organic waste, monitoring compost piles for proper moisture and temperature, and regularly turning or aerating the material to ensure optimal decomposition. You might also be responsible for recording process data, performing quality checks on finished compost, and maintaining equipment or cleanliness of the composting area. This position often involves collaboration with waste management teams, educational outreach staff, or agricultural personnel, depending on the employer. Attention to detail and following proper safety protocols are essential to ensure high-quality results and compliance with environmental regulations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Composting jobs in New York?

The most popular types of Composting jobs in New York are:

Infographic showing various Composting job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,149 per year, or $52 per hour.

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WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
Northwell at Jones Beach Amphitheater is seeking a Venue Sustainability Crew to help us take our sustainability programs to the next level. This role is the backbone and driving force behind Live Nation's resource recovery and circularity program and is responsible for ensuring maximum landfill diversion during event waste sorting, educating both fans and staff, and supporting your Venue Sustainability Manager's efforts contributing to the venue sustainability culture. This position will work under the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2026, Northwell at Jones Beach Amphitheater is setting new targets to become an industry leader in zero waste. Meeting this goal will be a priority task for the Venue Sustainability Manager, and therefore all the Venue Sustainability Crew at this venue. This is a seasonal, part-time position for show days. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Participate in Venue sustainability Crew on-boarding training.
  • Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials.
  • Be available to work show days and non-show days to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
  • Relay boots on the ground observations to guide areas of improvement and overall program development.
  • Contribute ideas to improve material circularity based on most commonly seen items in the waste stream.
  • Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all crew members and fans.
  • Maintain a clean sorting area and support the post-show pick after each event, which will occasionally result in scheduled shifts occurring on days after a show.
  • Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
  • Show days require about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50+ lbs. with about 75% of that time spent sorting materials
  • Not afraid to get dirty or be around unpleasant odors
  • Ability to work outside in variable weather
  • Strong time management skills to show up on time and work late hours
  • Dedication to participate in something that will have a real and immediate impact to the cause
  • Must be able to work well with other departments
  • A positive attitude
  • Creative thinker and problem solver
  • A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
  • Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$17.00 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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