Venue Sustainability Manager

Live Nation

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB:

Cascades Amphitheater is seeking a Zero Waste Supervisor 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 efficient waste sorting protocols, clean and organized workspaces, and thorough support of sustainability department growth. This position will partner with the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2024, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater is setting new objectives and processes for its zero-waste program, which will be spearheaded by the Venue Sustainability Manager and Zero Waste Supervisor. Zero Waste Supervisors will be tasked with day-to-day program execution as they work to develop a comprehensive, industry-leading zero waste program. Zero Waste Supervisors will assist the Venue Sustainability Manager in making this program increasingly adaptable to be able to deliver on target goals. 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.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO:

Training & Engagement

  • Participate in pre-season orientation with Live Nation’s national Sustainability Team
  • Participate and help lead pre-season venue training sessions relevant to sustainability
  • Work with venue leaders to relay pertinent day of show information during pre-shift meetings
  • Work with departments such as concessions, backstage/production, and cleaning/maintenance to incorporate sustainability into their operations
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Lead to regularly share venue sustainability updates on all social channels
  • Work with the Experience Manager to identify and reward Band Members for going above the norm in their contributions to venue zero waste goals
  • Continuously seek out opportunities that help build enthusiasm and participation for venue sustainability efforts
  • Provide regular updates to entire venue staff to share progress, recognize employees, and identify areas of improvement

Zero Waste Planning & Execution

  • Oversee and assist the post-show sorting process of all recycling, composting, and landfill materials which will take place in an outdoor covered area
  • Work with venue leaders to design a comprehensive zero waste plan for your venue and assist specific departments with their diversion efforts
  • Be present on show days to manage and ensure compliance and quality control of zero waste plan
  • Use event day checklist to assess readiness for show and adjust as necessary
  • Identify key opportunities to improve diversion efforts throughout the season

Reporting and Data Collection

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Box programs to track and report on key program metrics
  • Use metrics to create engaging venue reports that can be shared venue-wide
  • Complete the Venue Audit assessment
  • Participate in weekly progress calls with National Sustainability Team

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING:

  • Position on show days requires about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50 lbs+ with about 50% of that time spent helping/overseeing the sort of materials
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year in a leadership position in one of the following: operations/event coordination, Guest Services and communications, event or campus sustainability/zero waste events
  • Creative thinker and problem solver
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
  • A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
  • Time management and the ability to excel in an unstructured environment

Wage: $20.00 USD – $25.00 USD Hourly

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

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