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 have experience in events management and/or operations. You are great at problem-solving on the fly, aren’t scared to get dirty and maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude. You are very organized and an effective communicator. You are comfortable providing direction and receiving guidance from the Sustainability Manager while also being willing to jump in and help whenever necessary.
THE JOB
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre is so excited to have you as our venue’s Zero Waste Captain to help us take our Sustainability Program to the next level! This role will provide the successful implementation of the venue’s sustainability program. This position will operate under the guidance of Oak Mountain Amphitheatre’s Sustainability Manager. This is a seasonal, part-time position. Hours per week will vary depending on the show schedule and business needs at the time.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
● Participate in pre-season orientation with Live Nation’s national Sustainability Team ● Work directly under the Sustainability Manager to help with venue training sessions relevant to sustainability ● Clock in and sign in pre-show ● Keep “Sustainability Alley” clean pre-show, during-show, and post-show ● Zero Waste Captains will come to the Sustainability Manager for questions and guidance ● Continuously seek out opportunities that help build enthusiasm and participation in venue sustainability efforts ● Provide regular updates to the Sustainability Manager to share progress hindrances, recognize other Zero Waste Captains who have worked diligently and gone above and beyond to help make the Sustainability Program successful, and identify areas of improvement ● Communicate with the Sustainability Manager via walkie-talkie during the show ● Communicate thoroughly with Oak Mountain Amphitheatre’s Operations Assistant, who will be sorting trash and assisting with recycling on Sustainability Alley ● Be prepared to come on time pre-show and be at the Zero Waste Captain tent on Sustainability Alley at the time advised by the Sustainability Manager ● Be prepared to stay post-show with the Sustainability Manager and the Operations Assistant to ensure all recycling/trash has been sorted (if you need to leave earlier, be sure to talk to the Sustainability Manager first and don’t forget to clock out so you can get paid) ● Expected to work the day after each show for post-show recycling sorting
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
● With direction from the Sustainability Manager, you will help assist with the pre-show and post-show sorting process of all recycling, composting, and landfill materials, which will take place in an outdoor covered area ● Be present on show days and be sure to stay hydrated and take water breaks ● Identify key opportunities to improve diversion efforts throughout the season Qualifications ● 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 sorting of materials ● High School Diploma or equivalent ● At least 1 year 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 the ability to execute programs ● Time Management
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation Entertainment's recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available promptly and efficiently. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms
