Assistant Buchanan County Fairgrounds Event Coordinator

Buchanan-County; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan-County is seeking a facilities support role to help maintain barns and grounds, assist with event setup, and coordinate client needs on site.

The position emphasizes animal safety, basic tech skills, and team scheduling; a High School diploma is required, with background checks and compliant hiring processes. This role is based at county facilities and involves outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Event Support: Help clients with set-up, scheduling, and day-of event needs.
• Facility Upkeep: Maintain barns, stalls, arenas, and grounds. Report on repair needs for buildings and gear.
• Animal Care: Assist with livestock safety, health rules, and proper handling on site.
• Team Help: Train and schedule shift workers and maintenance staff.
• Office Tasks: Use office software to track bookings, answer client calls, and handle records.

Skills

Event coordination

Client service

Communication

Physical fitness

Tech skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Booking software

Office software

Job description

Job Summary

This role supports daily facility upkeep, client service, animal safety, and event coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Event Support: Help clients with set-up, scheduling, and day-of event needs.


• Facility Upkeep: Maintain barns, stalls, arenas, and grounds. Report on repair needs for buildings and gear.


• Animal Care: Assist with livestock safety, health rules, and proper handling on site.


• Team Help: Train and schedule shift workers and maintenance staff.


• Office Tasks: Use office software to track bookings, answer client calls, and handle records.

Education/Experience

High School diploma required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Animal Knowledge: Basic experience with horses, cattle, or farm animals.


• Communication: Friendly and clear talker for guest service and problem solving.


• Physical Ability: Able to lift heavy items, walk large grounds, and work outside in all weather.


• Tech Skills: Know how to use basic computers, email, and booking software.

Special Requirements

Potential candidate must pass a criminal background check and legal hiring processes. Buchanan County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.