Assistant Fairground Site Coordinator

Buchanan County MO Government; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County MO Government seeks a dependable facilities/maintenance aide to support daily upkeep, guest services, animal safety, and event coordination on county property.

The role covers barns, arenas, grounds, and basic office tasks for bookings and communications. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to lift items, work outdoors in all weather, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Basic knowledge of horses, cattle, or farm animals preferred.
• Ability to use basic computers, email, and booking software.

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Booking software

Email

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.