Safety and Security Specialist at Fever in Chicago, IL

Hey there! We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience? Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. Meet the Team As the legal team, we support all areas of Fever by offering clear advice, risk management, and legal insight that allow teams to move quickly and stay focused on what matters. We ensure alignment with local laws and regulations to support safe and compliant growth wherever Fever operates. Our team is structured in:l Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, Privacy, and Paralegal support. Together, we cover the full legal landscape to meet the needs of a growing global business like Fever. Our objective is to protect the Fever brand and confidential information. We do this by guiding regulatory compliance and business expansion, handling legal complaints and disputes, reviewing and creating legal documents, managing incident reports and insurance claims, and developing and advising on corporate policies. Join us if you are ready to tackle global challenges and provide strategic legal leadership to protect the long-term success of a rapidly growing tech leader. The Role We are seeking candidates with experience working in the safety and security space, and with a diverse and adaptable skillset, to support Fever’s operations in North America. What You’ll Do Lead and continuously improve Safety & Security programs across Fever’s U.S. business, ensuring alignment with global standards and full regulatory compliance. Oversee the national approach for safety and security in support of BAU operations, with direct, on-the-ground support to major and strategic local productions. Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and training to foster a strong safety culture and ensure employee and patron well-being. Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records for audits and reporting. Provide emergency response coordination for incidents affecting Fever workspaces and events. Coordinate and work with internal stakeholders (Fever’s Global Safety and Security Team, event producers, project managers), external stakeholders (vendors, venues) and incident responders (local authorities and law enforcement) in accordance with incident and crises protocols and plans. Deliver training, raise awareness, ensuring clear escalation prior to and during crises and other incidents. Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations including  OSHA, ADA, and state/local requirements, applying best practices for safe, accessible workspaces and events. Conduct incident investigations and ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are implemented. Deliver on-site support, safety briefings, and crisis communication, including during irregular hours or travel across event locations. Who You Are Minimum 2–6 years of experience in health & safety, security, or crisis management, with proven ability to operate across both Safety and Security domains. Solid understanding of workplace safety regulations, compliance standards, and risk assessment frameworks; familiarity with crisis management methodologies. Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong organizational skills, proactivity, and initiative. Strong ability to work across functions, balance priorities, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting environment. Comfortable being on-site during irregular hours and traveling to event locations in the region. Professional certifications in Health & Safety (e.g., OSHA, IOSH) and/or Security (e.g., CPP, PSP) are a plus. Why You’ll Love It Here Attractive compensation package starting from USD$ 80,000 Fever 40% discount: This discount is for personal use only Free Candlelight Event: This voucher is for single use only and valid for 2 people. We offer health, dental and vision insurance with comprehensive coverage through Cigna, including: Medical Plans: Base, High (with no deductible) and HDHP + HSA with $750 contribution 2 Dental Plans: we offer a basic and a buy-up plan 1 Vision Plan We cover 90% of your medical and vision premiums; the remaining 10% is deducted from your bi-weekly paycheck.  For your dental plan, we will cover up to $30 of your premium per month. Wellhub Membership: Wellhub gives employees unlimited access to a selected number of gyms, studios, classes, training, and wellness apps. It is paid by Fever up to the Bronze plan. 401k Pension Plan Enrollment Fever offers some tax-advantaged benefits to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses: Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependant-Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) Commuter 22 days annual leave = 12 working days of vacation per year + 8 working days of paid sick leave per year + 2 days of paid family leave per year. Parental leave: Fever provides the following entitlements for parents (both birthing and non-birthing) who have been employed by Fever for a period of three (3) months or more, which must be taken consecutively after the  birth / adoption of a child: Eight (8) weeks of mandatory paid leave immediately after, receiving 100% of the base salary; plus either an additional eight (8) weeks of optional paid leave, receiving  50% of the base salary, or four (4) additional weeks of optional paid leave, receiving 100% of the base salary,  plus an additional twelve (12) weeks of optional unpaid leave, which may be extended up to forty (40) weeks if approved by the manager before leave starts. You can enjoy the afternoon off on your birthday if it falls on a working day. It’s our way of helping you celebrate! #LI-fulltime #LI-hybrid Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you! If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply! If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey. If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice