The Western Stock Show Association (WSSA) is in search of candidates to join our Event Operations team as a Team Lead!  

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

Members of our Event Staff work under the direction of our Team Leads to complete a variety of tasks relating to the events hosted at the National Western Complex. If you are looking for a hands-on job with lots of variety, this is the position for you!

As a Team Lead, you will oversee teams of Event Staff and assist them as they complete tasks relating to events hosted at the National Western Complex. Assignments may include event set-up/tear-down, stall cleaning, general maintenance/landscaping and more depending on our upcoming show schedule. Team Leads will also be tasked with operating heavy equipment (tractors, forklifts, skid steers, etc.) as needed to fulfill event needs. No two days will be the same!

What You Need

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in event set-up/tear down, custodial/landscaping work, and/or building maintenance and repair. Candidates must be comfortable leading teams of diverse people.

This individual should have prior experience with operating heavy equipment or be open to learning how to do so on the job. A clean MVR is required and an active Driver’s License is strongly preferred.

To thrive in this position, candidates must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates should be comfortable with working indoors, outside in all weather conditions, and around animals. Must be able to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.

As our schedule is based on the events booked in our Complex, scheduling flexibility is a must. Events may require early morning hours, late evening/overnight hours, holiday hours, and will definitely require weekend hours. Candidates should be prepared to work up to 12-hour shifts during events.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Candidates must be 18 or older to apply.

Why Join Our Team

• Full-time hours with opportunities for overtime.
• Now offering ON-DEMAND PAY – make any day payday and get paid when you need it!
• Partially paid benefits – medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and more.
• Competitive 401(K) with employer contributions up to 7%, upon meeting plan requirements.
• Shift differentials offered – earn more for working nights and summers!
• Paid holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more!
• Paid vacation and sick time.

Pay Rate

$21.30/hour

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.

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

12/13/2024; open until filled.