Events Assistant

Laramie County Government • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Event Manager, the Events Assistant supports all phases of event management for renters and internal events with the Laramie County Events Department. Events include the Laramie County Fair, Laramie County Sportsman’s Expo, Laramie County Spirit of Giving, dog shows, RV shows, banquets, and other events. The position supports guest services, production, facilities, security, parking, vendor management, and box office services. It is part-time, with a varied schedule of approximately 10–30 hours per week depending on events, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible schedule permitting evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong time-management and project-management skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work near livestock and farm animals.
• Ability to occasionally work outside, including in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Event Manager with event management for renters and vendors, including communicating event and facility requirements and information.
• Observe events at the Event Center at Archer to support renter, vendor, and guest satisfaction.
• Assist department staff with event setup and teardown.
• Provide customer service to internal and external clients.
• Help prepare event reports, recording attendance, times, significant problems, and other relevant details.
• Communicate problems and proposed solutions to the Event Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist the Marketing and Sponsorship Manager with marketing, including creating graphics in Canva and hanging posters and signs.
• Assist the Event Manager in developing safe and effective event layouts in AutoCAD.
• Serve as a point of contact for designated events at the Event Center at Archer and assist management as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties, including answering phone calls, responding to event inquiries, and processing paperwork.
• Perform other assigned or required duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED