Venue Sustainability Crew Member at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre- Tinley Park
Job Summary:
Position Title: Venue Sustainability Crew Member
Important Note: This position is part-time/seasonal with hours beginning in April of 2026 and working through October of 2026.
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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.
THE JOB:
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.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
* 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
* Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus
* 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
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 recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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The expected compensation for this position is:
$15.40 USD - $17.00 USD Hourly** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.