The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University's Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn't just new buildings. It's a destination unto itself. It's a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner.

The opportunity:

NWC is in search of a Event IT Tech, this position is responsible for preparing all events (client and exhibitor) needs for events. Setting equipment in a safe manner, educating the user and assisting as needed. This position will inventory equipment, organize and clean storage of equipment and supplies, maintain and upkeep items and order more as needed. This position will work with partners as needed and departments as well to make sure things are running smoothly and objectives established by the COO.

This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You'll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

What you will do:

Receive IT orders for events from exhibitor services or other methods, prepare orders and set them prior to events arriving or in coordination
Doing basic education on use and getting clients prepared and resolve any issues or challenges
Ongoing maintenance of equipment and supplies to make sure they are in working order, set par levels for ordering and manage that process
Organize storage areas, make sure they are secure and easy to work in. All items should be labeled and stored properly
Set all cables and equipment, activate lines as needed and deactivate and strike cables and equipment and store properly at end of event
Track any requested hours by client to report for billing purposes
Monitor connectivity and scheduled work on infrastructure and assist with any reporting
Interact directly with clients, attendees and exhibitors that may have event IT resolution needed

What you will bring along:

Exceptional skills in organizing, preparing for multiple events for allow for efficient use of labor and equipment
Able to create and maintain processes for effective and efficient event set up and strike
Strong ability to quickly identify problems under pressure and effectively communicate to all involved and resolve issues
Must be able to adapt to ever changing situations adjusting priorities quickly
Experience in Arena, Convention, Stadium is helpful
This role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending for long periods of time
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High EQ and interpersonal skills

This job may be a great fit if:

You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you
You are detail and results oriented
You are an entrepreneurial self-starter.
You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
You act with respect, competency, and integrity
You work well as part of a team
You excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner
You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise.
You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You have great time management and prioritization skills
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
You have a track record of being dependable
You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization
You are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center

Work location and hours:

This position can be performed through on-site work in Denver, Colorado.

Compensation range:

The starting salary is $25.00 - $27.00/HR

What we can offer you:

We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees.

Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401k plan with a 4.00% company match
Support for community involvement

Get to know us:

National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery.

In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority's work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center.

Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us!

We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online at:

https://nationalwesterncenter.com/careers/

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