[SEASONAL] Assistant Lead, Event Operations

Join our team to help and be a part of the action for the 2026 National Western Stock Show!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short term seasonal position for the months of November-February. Individuals in this role will be required to work every day January 10th-January 25th, up to 12 hours per day. Hours and schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to ensure optimal coverage.

Overview

Founded in 1906, the Western Stock Show Association aims to invest in future generations by promoting youth and community development through livestock and equestrian education, innovation, entertainment, and competition. We are best known for putting on the annual National Western Stock Show, which has called Denver its home since the 1890s.

Outside of the best 16 days in January, our events complex keeps busy year-round by hosting horse & livestock shows, trade shows, wrestling tournaments, concerts, cheerleading competitions, car shows and more. Our Event Operations team plays a critical role in all of our events and keeps our complex functioning at all times. This role is a great step for candidates who are interested in taking their first step towards management or leadership roles!

Reports to: Manager of Event Operations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team of Event Staff and assist them with a variety of tasks related to events hosted at the National Western Complex.
• Event set-up/tear down.
• Custodial/landscaping work.
• Occasional stall cleaning.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Desired Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Prior experience or strong willingness to learn how to operate heavy equipment (tractors, forklifts, skid steers, etc.) as needed to fulfill event requirements.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy items (up to 50 pounds), standing, bending, and moving continuously throughout shifts.
• Comfortable working with indoors, outside in all weather conditions, and around animals.
• Candidates must be available for early mornings, late nights, and weekends throughout the 16 days of Stock Show (January 10th-January 25th), with shifts up to 12 hours per day.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Fluent in English, with clean verbal communication abilities; bilingual skills are a plus.
• A clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.
• An active Driver’s License is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a seasonal, hourly position with a pay rate of $20.10/hour.
• Now offering ON-DEMAND PAY – make any day payday and get paid when you need it!
• Paid sick time offered at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Shift differentials offered – earn more for working nights!

WSSA/NWSS is a drug & alcohol-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.

WSSA/NWSS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply.

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Established in 1906 in the heart of downtown Denver, the National Western Stock Show is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and nourishing agriculture education. The annual Stock Show is the nation's premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show, serving agricultural producers and consumers worldwide.
Our employees are the most essential part of everything we do. From Event Operations to Finance or Livestock to Marketing, our team is the force behind the name and the reason for our successes.
There's no place like Stock Show, and there's no team like it either.

Pay: $20.30 / hour

Pay:

• Other

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site