About Green Event Ninjas

At Green Event Ninjas we work with event producers, planners, and suppliers (e.g. venues, caterers, etc.) to help them get the most value out of their operations and events by looking at the issues they’re facing through a sustainability lens. Our services include sustainable event consulting, event cleaning and waste management, event carbon footprints, and event sustainability standards compliance.

Our approach is to keep things light, add a little humor, and blend it with the fun and creativity of the events industry. Everyone is so innovative and ambitious in this industry, and we seek to embody that in everything we do.

Who We Are Looking For 

Green Event Ninjas is seeking a motivated and passionate leader to join our team as a Zone Lead. In this position, you will play a vital role in providing leadership to our Supervisors and Recycling Ninja’s while reporting directly to the Shift Manager.

In this role, you will actively engage in hands-on support for our cleaning and waste management operations, working closely on-event with our team to ensure the successful execution of cleanliness, efficient waste removal, and streamlined operations to keep the event running smoothly.

Position Details: Recycling Ninja | Event Cleaning

Join our team at the Great New York State Fair!

• Event Dates: Approx. Aug 26–Sept 7
  • Zone Leads are expected to work every day for the duration of the event as we only hire limited candidates per position

  • Pre-event setup and post-event teardown shifts will be required outside of these exact dates.

• Shifts: 
  • 1st Shift: Day (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
  • 2nd Shift: Evening (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
  • 3rd Shift: Overnight (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Pay: $325 per day
• Location: 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York

Role Requirements 

• Support the team with event load-in and load-out.
• Coordinate and work alongside Supervisors and Recycling Ninjas during all cleaning operations to ensure proper cleaning and waste removal across the event grounds.
• Monitor zone coverage and reassign Recycling Ninjas based on crowd flow and waste buildup.
• Check in with your team regularly through team huddles and one-on-ones, provide ongoing training, and monitor break times.
• Ensure company policies are enforced (uniform, attendance, safety, performance standards etc.).
• Use two-way radios to provide team updates and quickly respond to maintenance requests across the venue.
• Ensuring a safe work environment while operating equipment such as push carts, cleaning tools, and golf carts (requires a valid driver’s license for golf carts and completion of provided training).
• Support the physical operations by emptying trash receptacles, lifting bags onto golf carts, transporting waste to the compound, and managing additional site requirements as needed.
• Coordinate logistics 
• Serve as a point of contact for staffing administration, including accurately documenting employee incident reports, tracking attendance, and escalating personnel issues to management.
• Attend daily meetings to address operational challenges and collaborate on refining procedures. 

What you Bring to the Team

Commitment: Being a Ninja means that you are reliable, show up on time, and commit to doing the best job you can do while you are on site with us. 

Eco-Conscious: You are encouraged to contribute to protecting and preserving the natural environment and are invested in supporting sustainability. 

Hard Working: You are not afraid to get your hands dirty and do some heavy lifting. 

Outdoor Enthusiast: You enjoy working in the outdoors and are able to work in all conditions.

Team Player: You are collaborative, enjoy working with others, and are willing to support your team however you can to ensure that the job gets done. 

Additional Qualifications

• Work Location: In person (reliable transportation to and from the venue is required)
• Prior experience: Event operations and management (preferred)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (rain or shine) and navigating crowded, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity including standing/walking for the duration of a shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, navigating stairs, and performing repetitive motions (lifting, kneeling, trash handling etc.).
• Commitment to following all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, safely operating equipment (push carts, vacuum), PPE use, and reporting safety hazards, spills, and damaged equipment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States 

A resume is required to apply for this position. Only serious candidates will be considered and contacted for an interview.