Pittsburgh Urban Media | August 2026
PITTSBURGH — Looking for a part-time job that pays at least $20 an hour? One of Pittsburgh’s newest entertainment venues is preparing to open its doors—and it’s hiring hundreds of employees.
Live Nation will host a three-day hiring fair August 14–16 to fill approximately 350 part-time positions for Citizens Live at The Wylie, the new state-of-the-art concert venue opening this fall in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District.
Located adjacent to PPG Paints Arena on the former Civic Arena site, the venue is expected to become one of the region’s premier destinations for concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment.
Priority Hiring for Hill District Residents
The hiring fair kicks off with a special event dedicated exclusively to Hill District residents, reflecting commitments made during the redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site.
Hiring Fair Schedule
Friday, Aug. 14
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hill District residents only
Saturday, Aug. 15
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Open to all applicants
Sunday, Aug. 16
Noon – 4 p.m.
Open to all applicants
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Applicants should bring two forms of unexpired identification to complete employment eligibility verification.
Positions Available
Live Nation is building its opening-day team across multiple departments:
- Guest Services
- Ushers
- Venue Security
- Box Office Ticket Sellers
- Operations Staff
- Cleaning Crew
- Merchandise Sales
- VIP Experience & Upsell Staff
All positions offer a minimum starting wage of $20 per hour, making these among the higher-paying part-time opportunities in the region’s hospitality and entertainment industries.
A New Entertainment Destination
Scheduled to open in October 2026, Citizens Live at The Wylie represents a $64 million investment in the Lower Hill District. The nearly 100,000-square-foot venue will accommodate approximately 4,300 guests for standing concerts or 2,700 guests in a seated configuration.
$64M
Investment
~4,300
Standing capacity
~2,700
Seated capacity
350+
Jobs available
Guests can enjoy:
- A flexible concert configuration
- Two expansive bars
- Premium hospitality spaces
- A rooftop terrace overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh
Investing in the Hill District
- Opportunities for Black-owned businesses
- Arts partnership with the Carnegie Museum of Art
- $2 from every ticket sold to the Greater Hill District Reinvestment Fund
Star-Studded Grand Opening
The venue’s inaugural concert will feature Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa on Friday, Oct. 2, launching a packed fall schedule. Additional announced performers include:
- Boyz II Men
- GloRilla
- Styx
- Chelsea Handler
For job seekers, the hiring fair offers more than employment—it’s an opportunity to become part of one of Pittsburgh’s newest entertainment destinations while helping shape the guest experience from day one.