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House of Blues Zero Waste Captain - Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario
Job Summary:
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce Company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms.
Who are you?
You are passionate about the environment and live music. You aren’t scared to get dirty and have a foundational understanding of recycling, composting, and material circularity, or have a strong willingness to learn. You maintain a positive attitude and have the energy and enthusiasm to problem solve on the fly. You enjoy being a part of a team and educating others.
All employees have a leading role in the service experience of our guests. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
Position Overview:
Budweiser Stage is seeking Zero Waste Coordinators 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. Coming into 2024, Budweiser Stage 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 the 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.
Essential Duties and 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 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.
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.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.
Employment Equity
Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour , religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.