Sustainability Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary:

You care deeply 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.

THE ROLE:

The Darien Lake Amphitheater is seeking a Venue Sustainability Supervisor to elevate our sustainability program to new heights in 2025. This role is the backbone and driving force behind Live Nation's resource recovery and circularity program and is responsible for ensuring efficient waste sorting protocols, clean and organized workspaces, and thorough support of sustainability program growth. This position will partner with the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Venue Sustainability Supervisors will be tasked with day-to-day program execution as they work to develop an efficient and comprehensive zero waste program. Venue Sustainability Supervisors will assist the Venue Sustainability Manager in making the program increasingly adaptable to be able to deliver on target diversion and budget goals. 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 Venue Sustainability Supervisor on-boarding, training, and assist with Venue Sustainability Crew training and oversight.
• Be onsite during pre-season venue set up, at the request of the Venue Sustainability Manager, to ensure zero waste operational procedures are in place.
• 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 on both weekdays and weekends to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
• Assist with overseeing the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource recovery and diversion from landfill.
• Assist with Front of House and Back of House Zero Waste initiatives as outlined by the Venue Sustainability Manager.
• 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.
• Be able to step in and oversee sustainability processes in the event the Venue Sustainability Manager cannot attend a scheduled show.
• 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.
• Creative thinker and problem solver with a positive attitude.
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.
• Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus.

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$21.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

The expected compensation for this position is:
$16.80 USD - $21.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxpp2o-3-136-234-62-42 in your application.