Zero Waste Coordinator Job at Live Nation Entertainment in Wantagh

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company. We are 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 the Venue Sustainability Manager’s efforts contributing to the venue sustainability culture.

Job Summary

This position will work under the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2025, Northwell at Jones Beach Amphitheater 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.

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 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.
• Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.

Requirements

• Show days require about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50+ lbs.
• 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
• 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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.