Job Summary:
ZERO WASTE COORDINATOR
WHO ARE WE?The BankNH Pavilion (BNHP) stands as one of the top concert venues in the U.S., frequently ranked in the top ten by USA Today and nominated 12 times for the ACM Venue of the Year, winning the honor in 2023! Known for its high customer and employee satisfaction, BNHP has earned a strong reputation, ranking in the top 5 amphitheaters nationwide for both categories. The venue is a premier place to work in the summer, offering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for music lovers and industry professionals alike.
Originally established in 1996 by the Harding family with a focus on hospitality, BNHP elevated its profile significantly in 2018 through a strategic partnership with Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation, a leader in live entertainment and eCommerce, owns Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Front Line Management Group, and operates over 45 venues across the United States. This collaboration has helped BNHP attract even more celebrated artists to New England, further solidifying its role as a top music destination.
WHO ARE YOU?Are you passionate about the environment and have experience with recycling operations? At BNHP, we value resourceful and innovative team members who embody an entrepreneurial spirit. If this sounds like you, read on!
- 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.
What We Value:- Safety First: Ensuring a safe environment for both employees and guests is our top priority.
- Care: We believe in showing care in everything we do.
- Encore: creating moments of service excellence for everyone.
- Efficiency: Staying organized and efficient allows us to deliver the best experiences.
THE ROLE:This job listing for a Venue Zero Waste Coordinator at the BankNH Pavilion offers a chance to make a meaningful environmental impact within the entertainment industry. In this seasonal role, you'll play a key part in advancing sustainability initiatives, under the guidance of the Venue Sustainability manager.
Key Responsibilities:- Responsible for ensuring maximum landfill diversion
- Event waste sorting
- Educating fans and staff in recycling recovery process
- Contributing to the venue sustainability culture
Position Details:
- Seasonal, Part-Time: April to October
- Variable Hours: based on show schedule and venue needs
This is an opportunity to help set industry standards in zero-waste initiatives and shape a culture of sustainability at a renowned venue.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in Zero Waste Captain on-boarding training
- Assist in the mid and post-show sorting process of all recycling, composting, 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 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
- Be an ambassador to all Band Members in order to help them understand their role in achieving the venue's sustainability goals
- Assist in employee engagement programs such as the water bottle refill punch cards, post show sort giveaways and new ideas
- Engage fans and encourage them to participate in our sustainability programs through activities or education
- Responsible for entering availability 3 weeks in advance through the ABIMM system. Employee is further responsible for communicating with the supervisor should that availability change.
- Ensuring that time worked is accurately captured through the ABIMM system.
Qualifications:
- Position requires 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
- Experience in events, zero waste events are a plus
- Must possess a positive attitude
- Creative thinker and problem solver
- A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
- Daytime availability - most of our sorting happens the day after a show takes place
- Must NOT be afraid to get dirty!
So, join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. 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. It's a talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or caring responsibilities.
BNHP/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, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, BNHP/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 making reasonable accommodations, BNHP/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 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. BNHP/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.
BNHP/Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. BNHP/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.
