Sustainability Hauler

The Sustainability Hauler at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a seasonal, physically demanding role focused on waste management and recycling during the festival from April 7 to May 14, 2025. Responsibilities include managing material flow, educating attendees on sustainability practices, and ensuring efficient waste operations. Strong teamwork and organization skills are essential. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

DATE RANGE: April 7 - May 14, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hauler plays a vital role in the sustainability operations at Jazz Fest, ensuring efficient waste management and recycling processes. Under the supervision of the Sustainability Operations Lead and Sustainability Coordinator, Haulers oversee the flow of materials in their designated zone, following a scheduled route to collect, top-sort, and transport recyclables to sorting stations and drop zones.

Haulers serve as key communicators between Roamers and Sorters, maintaining the efficiency of the festival's waste management system. This role is physically demanding and requires strong teamwork, organization, and a commitment to sustainability. Haulers also act as sustainability ambassadors, educating attendees and crew on best waste management practices.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS:
Pre-Production:
• Retrieve and reset recycling receptacles along designated routes during festival setup.
• Conduct MOOP (Matter Out of Place) sweeps to maintain clean pathways.
• Transport active receptacles at the beginning and end of each workday.
Production:
• Complete frequent rounds to haul recyclables to designated sorting stations.
• Drag and lift recycling bags and bins to drop points.
• Work with Hauler Assistants to maintain receptacles and keep zones organized.
• Manage team members in your zone to ensure efficient workflow.
• Check in with vendors to assess hauling needs.
• Perform MOOP sweeps and clean parking areas during the event.
• Stage extra bags and tools as needed.
• If forklift certified, operate equipment to compact waste at the back-of-house sort station.
Post-Production:
• Assist with breakdown, cleanup, and inventory of waste management areas after the event.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Physically able to lift and carry 50+ lbs. and work on foot for long shifts (10-12 hours).
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Forklift certification (preferred but not required).
• Passion for sustainability and waste reduction practices.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the Festival Finance Office.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
• Give any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival (and, therefore, belonging to the Jazz Festival) to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
• Attend and complete any required training.
• Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
• Must attend and complete any required training.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world's most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!
Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME