Venue Sustainability Manager- Allianz Amphitheater
Live Nation Worldwide, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Job Summary:
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 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales, we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support, it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB US Concerts is seeking a Venue Sustainability Manager to support and enhance our sustainability initiatives. This role will play a key part in implementing and executing sustainability programs at our venue, working closely with various departments to promote waste reduction, environmental awareness, and employee engagement. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working in collaboration with Live Nation’s National Sustainability Team, this position is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to make an impact in the live entertainment industry. This is a seasonal, part-time, events-based position (approximately May–November). If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to make a meaningful impact in the live entertainment industry, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Training & Engagement
Participate in pre-season orientation with Live Nation’s National Sustainability Team
Assist in leading sustainability training sessions for venue staff
Share critical sustainability information with venue teams during pre-shift meetings
Work closely with concessions, backstage/production, and maintenance to integrate sustainability practices into daily operations
Partner with the Marketing Lead to promote sustainability efforts through social media and venue communications
Collaborate with the Experience Manager to recognize and reward employees contributing to zero waste initiatives
Continuously seek new ways to inspire enthusiasm and participation in sustainability programs
Provide regular updates to venue staff on progress, employee recognition, and areas for improvement
Zero Waste Planning & Execution
Oversee and assist with post-show sorting of recycling, composting, and landfill materials
Work with venue leadership to develop and refine a comprehensive zero waste plan
Be present on event days to ensure compliance with sustainability goals and maintain quality control
Utilize an event day checklist to assess venue readiness and make necessary adjustments
Identify opportunities to enhance waste diversion efforts throughout the season
Reporting & Data Collection
Utilize Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Box to track key sustainability metrics
Compile and present data in engaging venue reports for internal use
Complete venue audit assessments to evaluate sustainability performance
Participate in weekly progress meetings with the National Sustainability Team and Venue Management Team
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING Required:
Ability to walk, bend, lift, and carry 50+ pounds for extended periods (90% of the time on show days)
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in event operations, guest services, event coordination, or sustainability/zero waste programs
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams
Strong time management skills in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
Preferred:
Experience working in live events, concerts, or large-scale venues
Knowledge of zero waste initiatives and sustainability best practices
Physical Demands/Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods, walk distances on paved and uneven terrain; climb and descend stairs; use hands and fingers; reach, pull, push, and twist with hands and arms; bend, twist, crouch, or kneel; and talk or hear. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold weather, wind, dust or dirt, and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Employees may be exposed to flashing or strobing lights on site.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Live Nation supports equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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 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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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 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales, we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support, it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB US Concerts is seeking a Venue Sustainability Manager to support and enhance our sustainability initiatives. This role will play a key part in implementing and executing sustainability programs at our venue, working closely with various departments to promote waste reduction, environmental awareness, and employee engagement. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working in collaboration with Live Nation’s National Sustainability Team, this position is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to make an impact in the live entertainment industry. This is a seasonal, part-time, events-based position (approximately May–November). If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to make a meaningful impact in the live entertainment industry, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Training & Engagement
Participate in pre-season orientation with Live Nation’s National Sustainability Team
Assist in leading sustainability training sessions for venue staff
Share critical sustainability information with venue teams during pre-shift meetings
Work closely with concessions, backstage/production, and maintenance to integrate sustainability practices into daily operations
Partner with the Marketing Lead to promote sustainability efforts through social media and venue communications
Collaborate with the Experience Manager to recognize and reward employees contributing to zero waste initiatives
Continuously seek new ways to inspire enthusiasm and participation in sustainability programs
Provide regular updates to venue staff on progress, employee recognition, and areas for improvement
Zero Waste Planning & Execution
Oversee and assist with post-show sorting of recycling, composting, and landfill materials
Work with venue leadership to develop and refine a comprehensive zero waste plan
Be present on event days to ensure compliance with sustainability goals and maintain quality control
Utilize an event day checklist to assess venue readiness and make necessary adjustments
Identify opportunities to enhance waste diversion efforts throughout the season
Reporting & Data Collection
Utilize Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Box to track key sustainability metrics
Compile and present data in engaging venue reports for internal use
Complete venue audit assessments to evaluate sustainability performance
Participate in weekly progress meetings with the National Sustainability Team and Venue Management Team
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING Required:
Ability to walk, bend, lift, and carry 50+ pounds for extended periods (90% of the time on show days)
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in event operations, guest services, event coordination, or sustainability/zero waste programs
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams
Strong time management skills in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
Preferred:
Experience working in live events, concerts, or large-scale venues
Knowledge of zero waste initiatives and sustainability best practices
Physical Demands/Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods, walk distances on paved and uneven terrain; climb and descend stairs; use hands and fingers; reach, pull, push, and twist with hands and arms; bend, twist, crouch, or kneel; and talk or hear. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold weather, wind, dust or dirt, and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Employees may be exposed to flashing or strobing lights on site.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Live Nation supports equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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 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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