Rodeo and Stadium Events Coordinator - College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

4d•$50,376 - $73,380

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Cal Poly Rodeo Program, the Rodeo and Stadium Events Coordinator assists with event production for the Cal Poly Rodeo Program and provides year-round operational support for events and activities at Spanos Stadium, following established procedures, guidelines, and protocols. The position works closely with the Rodeo Program Director and the Spanos Stadium Event Operations Analyst to establish annual priorities, coordinate schedules, and allocate support during periods of overlapping demand. Workload varies seasonally, with concentrated rodeo responsibilities surrounding major program events and increased stadium responsibilities during other periods. The Cal Poly Rodeo Program is a nationally recognized collegiate rodeo program and a flagship program within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. It supports approximately 75–120 students annually and oversees livestock and facility operations, competitive teams, public events, philanthropic initiatives, and partnerships with alumni, industry leaders, and donors.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of event planning, production, logistics, scheduling, and execution.
Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute multiple events of varying size and complexity.
Demonstrated experience coordinating vendors, equipment, staffing, schedules, and event-day logistics.
Ability to supervise, direct, and train student employees, temporary staff, or volunteers.
Working knowledge of event safety, crowd management, and risk-management practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and understandably.
Strong writing and editing skills to produce spreadsheets, proposals, agendas, and timelines quickly and accurately.
Ability to handle multiple work-unit priorities and projects with competing, time-sensitive deadlines.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field; relevant education and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities may substitute year-for-year.
Possession of a valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by the date of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with event production for the Cal Poly Rodeo Program.
Provide year-round operational support for events and activities at Spanos Stadium, following established procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
Work with the Rodeo Program Director and Spanos Stadium Event Operations Analyst to establish annual priorities, coordinate schedules, and allocate support when demands overlap.