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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CERO Cooperative, Inc. by 2x
