Zero Waste Supervisor

THE ROLE

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[VENUE NAME] 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, [VENUE NAME] 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate in Zero Waste Supervisor on-boarding training.
• Assist with Zero Waste Coordinator training and oversight.
• Be onsite during pre-season venue set up, at request of the Venue Sustainability Manager, to ensure zero waste operational procedures
are in place.
• 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.
• Assist with overseeing the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource
recovery and diversion from landfill.
• Assist with Front of House Zero Waste initiatives as outlined by the Venue Sustainability Manager.
• 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.
• Be able to step in and oversee sustainability processes in the event the Venue Sustainability Manager is sick or cannot attend a scheduled
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 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
• A positive attitude
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
• Experience in events/zero waste are a plus