Events Operations Worker TEMP - Barns and Arenas
Larimer County · Fort Collins, CO · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeTemporary
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing livestock and equestrian areas for events by setting up and tearing down stalls, panels, alleyways, wash racks, tack areas, chutes, and other animal-specific infrastructure.
- Ensuring barns, arenas, and surrounding areas are clean, organized, and properly bedded with shavings or straw before, during, and after events.
- Performing routine barn maintenance such as repairing stalls, fixing gates, maintaining plumbing for wash racks, clearing drains, and keeping walking surfaces safe for animals and people.
- Operating tractors and other equipment to drag arenas, move footing or shavings, pull manure wagons, and maintain consistent footing for events.
- Providing direct support to show staff, event promoters, and participants by handling special requests, troubleshooting stall assignments, and coordinating animal load-in/load-out.
- Maintaining public safety and animal welfare by monitoring access points, maintaining clear fire lanes and emergency exits, and enforcing facility rules.
- Assisting with feeding and watering livestock during multi-day events in coordination with promoters or animal care staff.
- Monitoring and reporting concerns such as biosecurity risks, loose or injured animals, and facility damage.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License preferred.