[Seasonal] Guest Relations Staff - Staging

The Western Stock Show Association•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Guest Relations Staging team, the Guest Relations Staff member supports the safe and efficient movement of livestock exhibitors, trucks, and trailers throughout the National Western Stock Show grounds during move-in and move-out. The role is a primary point of contact for exhibitors and drivers, coordinating traffic flow, guiding livestock trailers into designated barn areas, and providing directions and information. It requires strong communication skills, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods, handling large influxes of livestock trailers, and assisting with traffic management during peak operations. This is a seasonal, hourly position at National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and rain, as well as on uneven terrain and in dusty areas where animals are present. Employees work amid active livestock load-in and load-out operations, with large numbers of exhibitors, livestock trailers, trucks, and equipment moving throughout the grounds. Candidates must be available for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and extended shifts throughout the 16 days of Stock Show. The anticipated end date is January 25, 2027; employment may end earlier or be extended based on operational needs. The pay rate is $19.85 per hour, and paid sick time is offered at one hour for every 30 hours worked. Shift differentials are offered for night work.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to provide clear directions in busy environments.
Ability to confidently and safely guide trucks and livestock trailers into designated staging and barn areas.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented during high-stress situations.
Comfort working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent in English.
Available for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and extended shifts throughout the 16 days of Stock Show.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service, event operations, traffic control, livestock event, agricultural, rodeo, fair, or similar experience.
Knowledge of livestock handling practices and agricultural events.
Experience working around trucks, trailers, livestock, or commercial vehicles.
Familiarity with various trailer sizes and lengths.
Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a staging and traffic control team member during livestock move-in and move-out operations.
Guide livestock trailers and commercial vehicles to designated staging and unloading locations throughout the grounds.
Provide clear visual and verbal direction to drivers maneuvering trailers into barns and assigned areas.
Monitor traffic flow and help prevent congestion in livestock and exhibitor areas.
Communicate professionally with exhibitors, drivers, contractors, staff, and event participants.
Provide directions and answer questions about barn locations, unloading procedures, event schedules, and facility access.
Maintain awareness of vehicle and pedestrian traffic to support a safe environment.
Respond to changing operational needs and assist with crowd and traffic management during high-volume periods.
Promptly report safety concerns, accidents, operational issues, or policy violations to supervisors.
Support other Guest Relations functions as assigned.