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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! THE JOB The Gorge Amphitheatre is seeking Event Staff to support concerts and events across the venue and campground. Event Staff play a critical role in guest experience, safety, and day-of-show operations. This is a fast-paced, outdoor role that requires professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to follow direction in real time. This position is ideal for individuals who are dependable, communicate well, and take pride in contributing to a well-run event. 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 Event Staff are expected to: 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.