Fair Event Assistant - Temporary

Temporary position focused on 2025 Fair Gate Operations. Highly skilled position focused on overseeing the ticket booth operations and temp staffing during the Arapahoe County Fair.

EMPLOYMENT DURATION & FAIR SCHEDULE

Employment July 23-July 27

Fair Specific Schedule

* Virtual meetings/training prior to Fair week (~4hrs or less)

* Wednesday, July 23- NOON-4PM (On-site training + Main Gate set-up - 4hrs)

* Thursday, July 24- 7AM-11PM (15 hours- breaks and lunch/dinner)

* Friday, July 25 - 9AM-11PM (13 Hours- breaks and lunch/dinner)

* Saturday, July 26 - 9AM-11PM (13 hours- breaks and lunch/dinner)

* Sunday, July 27 - 9AM-10PM (13 hours - breaks and lunch/dinner)

• Answers the phone, greets and assists visitors, provides fair information and support.
• Communicates with potential vendors, sponsors, and entertainers.
• Assists with event implementation including layout, fair schedule and event close out. Provides excellent customer service.
• Communicates contract specifications, balancing contract requirements and customer service.
• Completes correspondence to sponsors and vendors to facilitate insurance requirements, necessary permits and archives appropriate paperwork.
• Works in support of the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and all efforts directed by the Fairgrounds Operations staff.
• Maintains office equipment, office spaces and business files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Oversees customer service at the gate - refunds, questions
• Keeps entrance line moving efficiently
• Conducts training for gate staff
• Set up and monitor equipment

• Knowledge of standard administrative support and clerical procedures including data entry and electronic document preparation, electronic and hard copy records filing, record keeping, and telephone protocols.
• Position requires accuracy and attention to detail with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to understand and adhere to departmental policies, procedures and the overall departmental functions.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, vendors and sponsors.
• Ability to exercise problem solving skills when working independently.
• Knowledge of event administration and logistics.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others as necessitated by work assignments. Cooperative attitude is essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent in Events or related field
• At least 1 years of relevant work experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of valid class "R" Colorado driver's license or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

• This position will require frequent evening and weekend assignments and may require a flexible schedule with rotating on call weekends.
• Work location and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• Must be available to be on-site the full week of the County Fair.

• Work is generally within a standard office environment but will also include work in various facilities, around equipment, out of doors in various weather conditions and around livestock / animals.

• No unusual physical demands are associated with this position.
• Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 35 lbs.
• Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 35 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office and event management duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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