Part-Time Buchanan County Fairgrounds Assistant

Buchanan-County; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan-County Fairgrounds is seeking a team member to provide consistent support and coverage of fairground operations on site. Responsibilities include opening/closing, monitoring, and assisting with communications during events.

The role involves routine facility checks, event setup/reset, and enforcing safety rules to maintain a clean, safe environment for visitors, vendors, and staff. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate to cover events with other Buchanan County Fairgrounds team members; hours and duties will vary.
• Knowledge of the physical property as well as administrative processes, procedures, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations & Coverage: Assist with opening, closing, and monitoring the grounds and buildings during scheduled operating hours and special events.
• Facility Readiness: Perform routine checks on buildings, grounds, restrooms, and equipment. Identify and report maintenance concerns as needed.
• Event & Rental Support: Assist with preparing and resetting spaces for rentals and events.
• Safety & Upkeep: Enforce fairgrounds rules, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a safe environment for visitors, vendors, and staff.
• Communication: Provide brief daily updates to the Fairgrounds team on operations, issues, and needs.

Skills

Daily operations

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Provide consistent support and coverage of fairground operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily Operations & Coverage: Assist with opening, closing, and monitoring the grounds and buildings during scheduled operating hours and special events. Assist with incoming and outgoing communications including helping to field requests.
• Facility Readiness: Perform routine checks on buildings, grounds, restrooms, and equipment. Identify and report maintenance concerns as needed.
• Event & Rental Support: Assist with preparing and resetting spaces for rentals and events.
• Safety & Upkeep: Enforce fairgrounds rules, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a safe environment for visitors, vendors, and staff.
• Communication: Provide brief daily updates to the Fairgrounds team on operations, issues, and needs.

Education/Experience

High School diploma required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, 10-key
• Ability to schedule and coordinate to cover events with other Buchanan County Fairgrounds team members; hours and duties will vary.
• Ability to communicate and represent the fairgrounds in a positive and professional way.
• Knowledge of the physical property as well as administrative processes, procedures, and business operations.

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.