Benefits:

Work from Home

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

About CERO CERO (Cooperative Energy, Recycling, and Organics) is an award-winning, worker-owned cooperative that provides commercial compost pickup in Greater Boston. We transport food waste to local farms, supporting healthy soils and the local agricultural economy. Our mission is simple: keep food waste out of landfills, save our clients money, and create good green jobs in Boston’s communities.

CERO is a multicultural, multilingual, democratic workplace committed to sustainability, equity, and economic justice.

Position Overview The Business Operations Coordinator plays a key role in keeping CERO’s day-to-day business functions running smoothly. This role supports internal systems, facilitates communication across teams, and handles essential administrative tasks that enable our operations, sales, and management teams to focus on their areas of expertise. This is not a people management role but a critical support position requiring high organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve administrative systems to ensure secure and effective business operations

Coordinate internal processes and track completion of operational tasks

Support basic HR functions, including posting job openings and scheduling interviews

Research grant and funding opportunities and organize application materials

Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and documentation

Coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel as needed

Serve as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and potential clients

Monitor and flag opportunities for business improvement or risk

Support internal reporting and tracking systems, including document organization

Assist with proposal preparation and presentation materials

Facilitate coordination between departments and support cross-team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Proficiency with office and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Excel, etc.)

Familiarity with basic HR or grant research processes is a plus

Interest in sustainability, equity, and cooperative business models

Cooperative Responsibilities As a worker-owner in a democratic business, you will be expected to:

Participate in co-op education and team meetings

Contribute to developing a strong cooperative culture

Treat all colleagues equitably and respectfully, upholding our values of inclusion and mutual respect

Engage in shared governance and support the long-term goals of the business

Flexible work from home options available.