Event Staff (18+) - The Gorge Amp.

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.; George (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ticket program

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

The Gorge Amphitheatre, operated by Live Nation Entertainment, is hiring event staff to support guests, parking, gates, and crowd flow in an iconic outdoor venue setting. You will greet guests, provide directions, and assist with access control during long show days.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with good communication, reliability, and the ability to rotate between roles across operations, safety, and guest services in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal).
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable.
• Able to learn tasks quickly and follow instructions.
• Willing to rotate between roles as operational needs change.
• Comfortable working long shifts in an outdoor environment (8-12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests with a friendly, professional, and confident demeanor.
• Provide directions, answer questions, and help resolve guest concerns.
• Support parking operations, entry gates, ticket scanning, and credential checks.
• Assist with crowd management, line flow, and access control.
• Monitor assigned areas and report issues promptly to supervisors.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Support venue and campground operations as needed.
• Follow all safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Wear required uniform and credentials at all times.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

18+ years

Background check

High school diploma

Communication skills

Reliable and punctual

Follow instructions

Flexible rotation

Outdoor endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

WHO ARE WE? The Gorge Amphitheatre is one of the most iconic outdoor music venues in the world. Located above the Columbia River in Central Washington, The Gorge hosts some of the largest concerts and festivals in North America, welcoming tens of thousands of fans each show day from across the region and around the globe. The Gorge is operated by Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Live Nation brings together global leaders in live music, ticketing, and artist touring, producing tens of thousands of concerts and festivals each year for artists and fans worldwide. At The Gorge, that global scale meets a uniquely demanding local operation. Our events require coordination across venue operations, campgrounds, parking, guest services, safety teams, and production—all in a large, outdoor environment with long show days and high expectations. WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At The Gorge, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

Event Staff may be assigned to different areas throughout a shift and are expected to remain flexible. Responsibilities include:

• Greet and assist guests with a friendly, professional, and confident demeanor
• Provide directions, answer questions, and help resolve guest concerns
• Support parking operations, entry gates, ticket scanning, and credential checks
• Assist with crowd management, line flow, and access control
• Monitor assigned areas and report issues promptly to supervisors
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Support venue and campground operations as needed
• Follow all safety, security, and operational procedures
• Wear required uniform and credentials at all times
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Able to learn tasks quickly and follow instructions
• Willing to rotate between roles as operational needs change
• Comfortable working long shifts in an outdoor environment (8-12 hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Local to the area (within approximately 90 miles of the venue)
• Prior experience in events, customer service, athletics, education, security, or community service
• Demonstrated maturity and comfort working in high-volume public settings

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and monitoring activity
• Fast-paced environment during peak ingress and egress times

Additional Expectations

• Arrive on time and ready to work
• Follow instructions and venue standards consistently
• Maintain professionalism with guests and coworkers
• Accept coaching and feedback from supervisors

This job is not for everyone—but for the right individuals, it offers the opportunity to be part of a world-class live entertainment experience.

WHY WORK AT THE GORGE?

Working at The Gorge means being part of a team that delivers world-class live music experiences in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the industry. Our staff play a direct role in keeping guests safe, informed, and welcomed—from the moment they arrive through the end of the night. As part of Live Nation’s Concerts Division, team members at The Gorge are connected to a larger network of venues and tours across the country. Live Nation is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company and recognized by People Magazine as one of the "50 Companies That Care." We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance workplace where people can grow, contribute, and take pride in their work. Live music is what brings us together—but professionalism, accountability, and teamwork are what make The Gorge successful.

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 homelife. 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 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. 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, 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.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$17.13 USD - $19.00 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. Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 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. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.