The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert related to composting and other organics processing technologies, including the use of composting in response to mass animal mortality events. In coordination of outreach and Extension-related compost education activities, the compost systems educator will collaborate with academic and service units on the campus of MSU to develop a master plan for increasing campus organics diversion. This position will be responsible for development, maintenance and delivery of training of compost system operations, best management practices, and standards required by state and federal programs.