Isla Vista Compost Collective Dirtrider ~ 1 opening 

Location:

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD)

970 Embarcadero del Mar Suite 101

Isla Vista, CA 93117

Salary & Benefit Range:  

Starting at $17.68/hr

15 hours/week 

ABOUT THE IVCSD:

Isla Vista is a vibrant, close-knit oceanside community in Santa Barbara County, renowned for its youthful energy and adventurous residents. The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) was established in 2017 (pursuant to Government Code § 61250), following decades of local efforts toward self-governance. As an unincorporated community, IVCSD is the first local government body dedicated to addressing the unique needs of its residents.

The IVCSD oversees a diverse range of programs and services designed to enhance quality of life, including public safety initiatives, a rental housing mediation program, community beautification efforts, compost collection services, and more. Our budget reflects our commitment to these critical services and ongoing community development.

Our team consists of a dedicated General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Community Programs & Engagement Director, Compost Collective Program Manager, Isla Vista Beautiful Program Manager, Community Engagement Project Manager, and Community Spaces Project Manager, supported by a network of contractors and community partners. Together, we work to foster a connected, sustainable, and thriving Isla Vista.

ABOUT THE IVCSD’s COMPOST COLLECTIVE

The Isla Vista Compost Collective (IVCC) offers a free composting service to residents, aiming to reduce the community’s carbon footprint, divert waste from landfills, and promote local soil health. The program supports environmental sustainability through community compost piles and educational events that engage residents in eco-friendly practices. IVCC enhances the health of Isla Vista’s ecosystem while fostering a sense of shared environmental responsibility.

For more information, visit Isla Vista Compost Collective.

IVCSD VISION STATEMENT:

For Isla Vista, by Isla Vista, building the community we deserve.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Work alongside the IVCC team to monitor and maintain the community compost piles on a weekly basis. 
  • Take temperatures of piles in order to track their stage
  • Physically turn the pile using a pitchfork or similar tool in order to homogenize and introduce oxygen to the materials
  • Collect input ingredients from houses or landscapers and deliver the final compost product to gardens using our electric-powered tricycle
  • Ability to perform necessary physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs (minimum qualification for this role)
• Engage with the community and maintain strong relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
  • Assist in coordination and oversight of multiple community outreach events and activities per quarter such as workshops, tabling, volunteer and philanthropy events, etc. 
  • Spread awareness around IVCC on a regular basis via word of mouth, social media, academic groups, etc. 
• Communicate with the IVCC team on a regular basis.
  • Attend and participate in weekly IVCC team meetings. 
  • Respond to daily team communication via chat within 24 hours on weekdays.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Google suites: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Chat, etc. 
• Minimum: Basic environmental information/ education 
• Preferred: Composting methods, principles, and practices (let us know what types of composting methods you have used in your cover letter)
• Ideal: Knowledge of soil biology basics, closed food loop practices, and organic/permaculture principles

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Possesses excellent work ethic, appreciation for efficiency, and a good sense of operational rhythm.
• Maintains superior communication and collaboration skills with a diverse group of community members.
• Has excellent time and task management and is self-directed and self-motivated  
• Has attention to detail and good information retention.
• Is willing to follow and develop protocol. Curiosity and ambition for operational excellence.
• Personally committed to undertaking the ongoing work of dismantling personal bias and all forms of supremacy.
• Passionate about compost, gardening, and the food system.
• Multi-lingual (preferred).

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION 

Some completed coursework leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate is preferred but not required.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Recruitment Opens: October 2, 2024
Deadline for Applications: October 16, 2024
Invitations to Interview:  October 17-20, 2024
Interviews Conducted: October 23-25, 2024
Target Hire Date: October 28, 2024

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Submit your application, attaching a resume and class schedule where prompted by October 16, 2024.

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

All employees of the IVCSD are public servants of Isla Vista and represent a community investment in good governance. As such, employees shall strive to be efficient in their service and conduct themselves professionally and courteously in all dealings with the public and fellow employees. IVCSD Interim Employee Manual