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Venue Sustainability Crew Member

Hartford, CT

$121.60K - $139.20K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this role supports daily venue operations and events by assisting with set-ups, breakdowns, changeovers, and maintaining a clean, safe, and professional ...

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How much do venue operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for venue operations in the United States is $24.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Venue Operations professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Venue Operations, you need strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and experience in facilities or event management, often supported by a relevant degree or industry certifications. Familiarity with venue management software, scheduling systems, and safety compliance tools is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills help you effectively manage teams and ensure a positive guest experience. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth event execution, safety, and high client satisfaction in dynamic venue environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Venue Operations, and how can they be managed effectively?

Professionals in Venue Operations often face challenges such as coordinating multiple events simultaneously, managing last-minute changes, and ensuring the safety and satisfaction of guests. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are key to handling these demands, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure. Utilizing event management software and maintaining close collaboration with vendors, security, and on-site staff can help streamline operations and quickly resolve issues as they arise.

What are venue operations?

Venue operations refer to the management and coordination of activities required to run a venue smoothly, such as arenas, theaters, stadiums, or event spaces. This includes overseeing staff, ensuring safety and security, coordinating events, managing facilities, and providing excellent customer service to guests. Professionals in venue operations work to ensure that events are executed efficiently and that the venue is well-maintained and compliant with regulations.

What is the difference between Venue Operations vs Event Coordinator?

AspectVenue OperationsEvent Coordinator
Primary FocusManaging daily venue functions, maintenance, and logisticsPlanning and executing specific events at the venue
CredentialsFacility management, hospitality, or related certificationsEvent planning, hospitality, or related certifications
Work EnvironmentVenue facilities, maintenance areas, operational officesEvent sites, client meetings, vendor coordination
Employer & Industry UsageHotels, stadiums, convention centers, entertainment venuesEvent planning companies, venues, corporate clients

Venue Operations focuses on managing the overall venue functions, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maintaining facilities. In contrast, an Event Coordinator specializes in planning and executing individual events hosted at the venue. While both roles require related skills and certifications, their core responsibilities differ, with Venue Operations emphasizing ongoing management and Event Coordinators focusing on event-specific tasks.

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Infographic showing various Venue Operations job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,239 per year, or $24.2 per hour.
Venue Operations Staff - Uptown Theater (Minneapolis)

Venue Operations Staff - Uptown Theater (Minneapolis)

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago


Live Nation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 47 rated entertainment


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!
THE JOB
Uptown Theater is seeking an operations team member. This person will guard, patrol, and/or monitor the venue premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate metal detector equipment. May also scan tickets or perform guest services related duties.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Circulate among guests and/or employees to preserve safety, order and to protect the venue property.
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, guests, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security and safety of the premises.
  • May write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Escort individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
  • Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Show CARE by participating in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
  • Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue-this may include collecting recyclables from the reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment.
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and apprehend or evict violators from premises.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required
  • Good working knowledge of operations and safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
  • A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
  • Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 40 lbs+ and occasional sitting

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 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.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of
Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$16.00 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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