GREEN TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER
JOB POSTING

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The position is responsible for assisting the Green Team Manager with waste management and sustainability initiatives on the festival site.

Bass Coast promotes and engages in sustainability initiatives, including educational campaigns to maximize landfill diversion. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and enjoy working outdoors in a festival setting. They will have experience motivating teams and working with volunteers.

ABOUT BASS COAST
Celebrating its 18th year, Bass Coast is an independent, artist-owned festival shaped by a shared love of cutting edge electronic music, large scale art installations, and an expressive and open hearted community. Founded and led by Liz Thomson & Andrea Graham, Bass Coast has grown into one of North America’s most respected festivals for forward thinking curation, unique stages environments, innovative approach to harm reduction, and attention to detail.

Recognized for its creative integrity and community spirit, Bass Coast has been awarded DJ Mag’s Best Boutique Festival in North America for two consecutive years and named Best Midsize Festival in Canada by the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards. Set against the stunning landscape of the shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx Nations in British Columbia, it continues to be celebrated on a global stage.

Assist the Green Team Manager with the following:

• Keep the festival area and campgrounds clean

• Coordinate and contribute to the Green Team plan

• Support the managers in each department in their efforts to minimize waste and coordinate specific department needs

• Liaise with all suppliers who support the Green Team

• Coordinate all waste, recycling, and compost transfer schedules

• Set up all recycling / waste / compost stations

• Organize and install all Green Team signage

• Schedule and manage all Green Team crew and volunteers

• Participate in meetings when needed

• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of current sustainability and environmental trends 

• Experience managing a team of volunteers 

• Experience working in the outdoor elements

• Effective leader and motivator with interpersonal skills and team spirit

• Must possess superior organizational abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, with demonstrated initiative and multitasking capabilities to track multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Experience driving a truck and trailer is an asset

• Experience working on a festival green team is an asset

• Thrives in the high-pressure, constantly evolving, and fast-paced environment of festival production

• Must be legally eligible to work unrestricted in Canada

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Contract Duration:
July 8 - July 17, 2026: On the festival site.

Compensation:
Flat-Rate Contract: On-site $200 / day

Bass Coast offers an innovative, flexible and creative work environment. All Bass Coast employees work remotely during pre-show and post-show and are required to have their own computer, and workspace (whether at home or elsewhere). The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and work remotely via zoom with team members. In-person meetings may be required. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada.

HOW TO APPLY 

Bass Coast Project Ltd is an equal opportunity employer offering a fair, co-operative, respectful, safe, and healthy work environment. We conduct hiring on the basis of employment equity. Employment equity is designed to compensate for the nonexistence of a level playing field with regard to people’s experiences and job qualifications, given structural injustices and systemic discrimination that marginalize certain groups. Bass Coast welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, people living in poverty, and newcomers to Canada. 

COVID-19 Workplace Policy:
Bass Coast Festival will continue to operate in accordance with provincial and local health guidelines and recommendations.

Application Process:

1. Cover Letter & Resume: Demonstrate your interest in the position and fit for the duties and qualifications noted.

2. In your cover letter: Please respond to the following questions:

• • What do you think is the most important aspect of sustainability?

  • What would you do if you noticed that recyclable materials were intentionally being thrown into landfill containers?

  • Describe an event/establishment/project you managed successfully with a team and how it relates to this position.

Application Deadline:
Posting will remain open until the position is filled. 
We thank all applicants, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not contact us directly about the application status.