Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.
As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, visit http://www.livenationentertainment.com/.
WHO ARE YOU?
You are passionate about the environment and live music. You aren’t scared to get dirty and have a foundational understanding of recycling, composting, and material circularity, or have a strong willingness to learn. You maintain a positive attitude and have the energy and enthusiasm to problem solve on the fly. You enjoy being a part of a team and educating others.
All employees have a leading role in the service experience of our guests. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So, join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
THE ROLE: White River Amphitheater is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator to help us take our sustainability programs to the next level. This role is the backbone and driving force behind Live Nation’s resource recovery and circularity program and is responsible for ensuring maximum landfill diversion during event waste sorting, educating both fans and staff, and supporting your Venue Sustainability Manager’s efforts contributing to the venue sustainability culture. This position will work under the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2024, White River Amphitheater is setting new targets to become an industry leader in zero waste. Meeting this goal will be a priority task for the Venue Sustainability Manager, and therefore all the Zero Waste Coordinators at this venue. This is a seasonal, part-time position for show days. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in Zero Waste Coordinator on-boarding training.Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials.Be available to work show days and non-show days to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.Relay boots on the ground observations to guide areas of improvement and overall program development.Contribute ideas to improve material circularity based on most commonly seen items in the waste stream.Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all crew members and fans.Maintain a clean sorting area and support the post-show pick after each event, which will occasionally result in scheduled shifts occurring on days after a show.Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.Qualifications:
Show days require about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50+ lbs. with about 75% of that time spent sorting materialsNot afraid to get dirty or be around unpleasant odorsAbility to work outside in variable weatherStrong time management skills to show up on time and work late hoursDedication to participate in something that will have a real and immediate impact to the causeMust be able to work well with other departmentsA positive attitudeCreative thinker and problem solverA strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programsExperience in events/zero waste events are a plus----------
The expected compensation for this position in Washington is:
$17.60 USD - $22.00 Hourly** Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. It is estimated based upon what an individual working in this position in the state of Washington would be paid. It assumes that the candidate will be in Washington or perform the position from Washington. Similar positions located outside of Washington will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Washington Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.