Zero Waste Captain

THE JOB

Live nation is seeking a Venue Sustainability Crew to elevate our sustainability program to new heights in 2025. 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. Meeting the diversion goal will be a priority task for the Venue Sustainability Manager, and therefore all Venue Sustainability Crew at the venue. This is a seasonal, part-time position with varied hours depending on show schedule and business needs across the season. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Participate in Venue Sustainability Crew on-boarding and 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 on both weekdays and weekends to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
• Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all venue 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.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• 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 materials.
• Not afraid to get dirty or be around unpleasant odors.
• Ability to work outside in variable weather.
• Strong time management skills to show up on time and work late hours.
• Dedication to participate in something that will have a real and immediate impact to the cause.
• Must be able to work well with other departments.
• A positive attitude.
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.
• Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus.