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Perennial City

Part Time Compost Courier

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Saint Louis, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Courier or Messenger provides fast delivery of documents and packages to locations within a city, or provides customized long distance or international deliveries. Makes deliveries traveling by bicycle, van, truck, or plane.

$35,841 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION

Part Time Compost Courier

LOCATION

St Louis, MO

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 9th year, we've grown to help hundreds of households in St Louis keep the good stuff out of the landfill while supporting local farms and artisans by shopping The Market.

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 and grow with us!

Daily Operations Include:

Pickup compostables from households in the St Louis Metro area Deliver goods with collections Drop off scraps at our Headquarters Clean collection containers

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT?

A go-getter (literally!) A conscientious and safe driver with valid license Seeking part time, active, meaningful daytime work 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 starts at $17/hr (mileage reimbursement if you use your own vehicle-compact pickup trucks are the best!) Mission-centered local business Discounts on delightful local food Free drop off composting First dibs on the choicest food scraps for your backyard chickens (if you've got em!)

APPLY NOW

at compost.perennial.city/work-with-us

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Shift:

Day shift No nights

Work Days:

No weekends

Work Location:

In person