Insomniac - Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2026 Seasonal VIP Squad

Job Summary Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self‑starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you?

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large‑scale art installations, theatrical performers and next‑generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. We produce 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, we have operated in 13 countries across five continents. Our premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since 1993.

THE ROLE

The VIP Activations team member should be energetic, social and ready to engage with all of our Headliners. There are various activations that are featured at each festival, ranging from arts & crafts, to food and beverage stations, to scavenger hunts and charitable giveaways. The ability to adapt to a diverse and creative set of tasks will be a huge benefit to this role. Responsibilities Must have knowledge of all VIP activations and offerings, be able to communicate enthusiastically and informatively about them Knowledge of general festival information including hours of the show, stage names, major performing artists, location of the nearest medic tent, ATM, water station, etc. Assist in set up of VIP area before doors open, and maintain a clean and organized workspace throughout the festival Creative and flexible with various tasks, and willing to get the Headliners excited about any and all activations Qualifications Large‑scale event experience exceeding 5,000 attendees Proactive and creative thinker; problem solving and ability to think on your feet Ability to work long hours, weekends, and travel (as needed) Personable, enthusiastic and able to work well in group environments Work Environment Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evenings and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Equal Employment Opportunity We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. We strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and the California Fair Chance Act, and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability, including pregnancy and religious needs. Hiring Practices Insomniac recruitment policies aim to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. We pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms. Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $16.00–$18.00 per hour. The expected compensation for this position is $16.60 USD hourly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insomniac Events