IT Technician

National Western Center•Denver, CO

9d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.