Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Sustainability Crew

Live Nation Entertainment Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Venue Sustainability Crew member at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre to elevate our sustainability program through waste sorting, recycling, and education for fans and staff. This seasonal, part-time role supports the Venue Sustainability Manager and involves assisting with sorting, training, and outreach around shows.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and willingness to work outdoors and irregular hours based on the event

Qualifications

• Show days require physical tasks and lifting 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Ability to work with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Venue Sustainability Crew on-boarding and training.
• Assist in the mid and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials. Post-show encompasses early morning hours of next day.
• Be available to work show days and non-show days on both weekdays and weekends to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
• Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all venue 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.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Job description

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!
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:

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre is seeking a Venue Sustainability Crew to elevate our sustainability program to new heights in 2026. 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. Meeting the diversion goal will be a priority task for the Venue Sustainability Manager, and therefore all Venue Sustainability Crew at the venue. This is a seasonal, part-time position with varied hours depending on show schedule and business needs across the season. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Participate in Venue Sustainability Crew on-boarding and training.
• Assist in the mid and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials. Post-show encompasses early morning hours of next day.
• Be available to work show days and non-show days on both weekdays and weekends to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
• Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all venue 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.
• 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.
• 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.