Program Director

Program Director for Hillside Solutions Foundation Fund

Location: Omaha, NE (Hybrid)

Job Type: Part-Time, ~20 hours per week

Compensation: $25-30/hour

The Why:

Hillside Solutions, Soil Dynamics, and Gretna Sanitation are three intertwined companies that have been addressing the needs of sustainability within the solid waste industry since 2004. In that time, we’ve earned the trust of thousands of homes and businesses to be their preferred hauler of trash, recyclables, and compostables.

Currently, we have over 10,000 residential customers and commercial partners ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Many organizations rely upon our recycling and composting services to meet their sustainability goals.

However, as a for-profit business, there are a number of people and organizations that would prefer to partner with us, but simply can’t afford to pay anything beyond a basic landfilling service, or have the logistical support to transition to a new system.

Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, this is where the Hillside Foundation comes in.

Imagine a school in a low-income community that’s now teaching 600 students how to compost and diverting 2 tons of material from the landfill each year. Or picture a low-income community that’s given free membership to our community compost drop-off program. Or supplying clean compost to community gardens that provide organic produce to folks who can’t afford to shop at Whole Foods.

Given that it’s a new role, there’s a lot of flexibility and creativity to make this what you want. And given our history of relationships, there are plenty of opportunities to address and organizations to tap into.

This role is about strengthening our community’s circular food system and economy by making composting, finished compost, and recycling practices more accessible. Sustainability is the future, and you’ll have a foundational role in paving the way for your community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Event Planning & Fundraising

- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events (from intimate mixers to large-scale community activations)

- Develop sponsorship decks, secure donations, and manage event budgets

- Track fundraising goals and develop strategies to meet/exceed them

- Marketing & Communications

- Create marketing strategies and content calendars across social media, email, and print

- Oversee event promotion, storytelling campaigns, and community outreach

- Maintain and update website, newsletters, and CRM tools as needed

- Community Engagement & Networking

- Represent the organization at events, panels, and networking functions (weeknights & weekends as needed)

- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, collaborators, and donors

- Manage volunteer outreach and engagement for events

- Program Oversight

- Coordinate logistics, staffing, and content for all workshops, events, and activations

- Collaborate with speakers, facilitators, and vendors to ensure smooth execution

- Support visioning and expansion of current and future programs

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

- Proven track record in event planning and fundraising

- Comfortable leading marketing efforts (or managing a marketing assistant/intern)

- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

- Self-starter who thrives in creative, fast-paced environments

- Flexible schedule and able to attend evening/weekend events

- Passionate about community, personal development, and conscious living

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omposting School CampaignsFundraising to support the composting program at schools, plus annual education to keep the school and principal energized. Compost Club Membership Giveaway Provide community composting infrastructure to low-income neighborhoods and provide complimentary memberships to participating households. Food Pantry Support Fundraising to supply composting service to food pantries to compost spoiled food. Community Garden Support Fundraise to supply finished compost to community gardens providing free organic food to low-income families. See Compost Club Gives campaign. Engage 1,800 Compost Clubbers and current business partnersTap into potential of our Compost Club members and 500+ businesses we service. Compost & Brunch Pop-UpTicketed brunch at a local cafe with sustainability talks and zero-waste tips.Eco-Awards CeremonyTapping into our annual event to add a fundraising portion.Field to Fork Farm DinnerIntimate high-ticket event featuring a local chef, farm tour, and compost storytelling.Golf Outing for GoodSponsor-friendly scramble with branded holes, raffle prizes, and lunch on the green.Monthly “Green Drinks” NightPartner with a bar to host monthly social hours—bar donates 10% of proceeds to the cause.Wellness for Waste (Yoga + Sound Bath)Outdoor donation-based event pairing mindfulness with a compost mission.Eco-Tours & Field TripsBehind-the-scenes look at the compost farm, recycling partners, and local eco heroes.