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Live Nation Venue Sustainability Staff in Hartford, Connecticut
Job Summary:
Live Nation’s US Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
THE GIG
US Concerts is seeking a Venue Sustainability Coordinator. Xfinity Center is seeking a Venue Sustainability Coordinator to help us take our sustainability programs to the next level. This role will provide administrative and executional support to drive effective and successful implementation of venue sustainability programs. This position will operate under the guidance of Live Nation’s national Sustainability Team but will report directly to the Venue Operations Manager and be part of the venue operations team. This is a seasonal, part-time position. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.
WHAT YOU’LL 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 YOU’LL 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
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply today!
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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HIRING PRACTICES
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About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.