Venue Sustainability Crew Member at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre- Tinley Park
About The Position
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre is seeking a Zero Waste Coordinator 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 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. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre is setting new targets to become an industry leader in zero waste. Meeting this goal will be a priority task for the Venue Sustainability Manager, and therefore all the Zero Waste Coordinators at this venue. 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.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age
- 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
- 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
- Customer service friendly attitude and good communication skills.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgement decisions within proper policies and procedures.
- Availability on event dates, primarily evenings and weekends.
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus
Responsibilities
- Participate in Zero Waste Coordinator on-boarding 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 to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
- 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.
- Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.
- Provide great customer service to all our guests to ensure a memorable experience.
- Position requires you to be able to work during all weather conditions since this is an outdoor venue.
- Position requires constant walking or standing in one place for long periods of time.
Benefits
- generous vacation
- healthcare
- retirement benefits
- student loan repayment
- tuition reimbursement
- six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
- perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips.
- access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
