Commission begins hiring process after part-time food-waste coordinator accepts full-time post

Staff told the commission that a part-time team member who had been instrumental in setting up the food-waste program accepted a full-time position with the board of education. The department posted the vacancy online, interviewed three candidates last week and believes it found a qualified replacement; hiring will proceed through HR.

Commissioners said the loss delayed some program tasks but that the department expects steady progress once the new hire is on board. The commission asked staff to keep members informed about the hiring timeline and any transitional coverage for app administration and outreach tasks.