Sustainability Zero Waste Coordinator Crew Member

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

  • Part-Time
  • Location: Tinley Park, IL

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.

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

To apply for this job please visit venuenationjobs.com.