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KC Can Compost values having a team with diverse experiences and perspectives to optimize our potential for compassion, collaboration, creativity, and excellence in service. KC Can Compost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Current Openings

Internship: Public Programs & Sustainable Events

Department: Public Programs and Events
Location: Kansas City (Hybrid)
Compensation: Paid
Term: Spring and Summer 2026

About KC Can Compost

KC Can Compost is a Kansas City–based nonprofit dedicated to diverting organic waste from landfills, advancing environmental education and community engagement, providing green workforce training, and supporting regional sustainability goals. Our Public Programs & Events team leads composting support for weddings, festivals, community events, large-scale special events, and public food scrap drop-off programs.

Position Summary

The Public Programs & Events Intern will support the planning and execution of composting services for community events and public food scrap drop-off programs. This includes coordinating logistics, organizing materials, communicating with internal teams, and helping with on-site program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating composting services for events ranging from intimate weddings to large scale festivals.

  • Collect and organize key data from event organizers (attendance, layout, logistics) to help schedule and plan event services.

  • Track milestones, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.

  • Communicate event requirements to internal Operations and Marketing teams.

  • Organize equipment, signage, supplies, and educational materials.

  • Engage with the public to support events and drop-off programs.

  • Assist in “day-of” event management to ensure a well-organized and successful execution.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate (junior/Senior) or graduate student.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with customers, internal teams, and external vendors.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

  • Willing to be “on the ground” at outdoor events during the KC summer.

  • Weekend and evening availability during event periods.

  • A genuine interest in waste reduction, sustainability, and community engagement.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in event coordination or customer service.

  • Familiarity with spreadsheets, checklists, or project tracking tools.

  • Studying Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Event Management, or a related field.

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a hybrid role blending remote administrative work with in-person meetings and event support. Hours vary weekly depending on event schedules. Average 20 hours per week.

Compensation

This is a paid hourly internship. Rate will be decided based on experience.

To apply, email your resume and a quick letter of interest to our team with the subject line: Programs & Events Internship

KC Can Compost 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. For questions about our policy, please contact Heather Nevarez.