Barns & Arenas Operation Worker TEMP

Overview

Join our hardworking and dedicated team at The Ranch supporting a wide range of livestock and equestrian events. In this hands-on role, you'll help prepare, maintain, and tear down event spaces within our livestock barns and equestrian arenas. You’ll work directly with equipment, animals, and event staff to ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment for both guests and participants.

This position is part of the Events Operations team, which is responsible for the physical setup and operational support of events held across The Ranch campus. Workers in this role are essential to the success of rodeos, horse shows, livestock exhibitions, and other barn-based programming. Ideal candidates are comfortable around animals, experienced with equipment like tractors and arena drags, and ready to work hard in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

At The Ranch in Loveland, CO, we're not just another venue; we're a dynamic hub of entertainment, events, and community engagement. As a member of our team, you'll find yourself at the heart of an operation that seamlessly orchestrates everything from thrilling concerts and captivating trade shows to heartwarming community gatherings and adrenaline-pumping rodeos. Working here isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something truly special, where every day brings new challenges and exciting experiences. Whether you're coordinating logistics behind the scenes, delighting guests with exceptional service, or contributing creatively to our diverse range of events, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced environment where innovation and passion collide. Join us at The Ranch and embark on a journey where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a real difference.

View the following video for a glance at the action at The Ranch:

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Prepares livestock and equestrian areas for events, including setting up and tearing down stalls, panels, alleyways, wash racks, tack areas, chutes, and other animal-specific infrastructure.
• Ensures all barns, arenas, and surrounding areas are clean, organized, and properly bedded with appropriate materials such as shavings or straw before, during, and after events.
• Performs routine barn maintenance including stall repairs, plumbing for wash racks, fixing gates, clearing drains, and maintaining safe walking surfaces for both animals and people.
• Operates tractors and other equipment to drag arenas, move footing or shavings, pull manure wagons, and maintain footing consistency per event requirements.
• Provides direct support to show staff, event promoters, and participants including fulfilling special requests, troubleshooting stall assignments, or coordinating animal load-in/load-out.
• Ensures public safety and animal welfare by monitoring access points, maintaining clear fire lanes and emergency exits, and enforcing facility rules.
• Assists with feeding and watering livestock when needed during multi-day events in coordination with promoters or animal care staff.
• Monitors and reports issues such as biosecurity risks, loose animals, injured animals, or damaged facility features.

To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Events_Operations_Worker_TEMP.

What we're looking for:

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or overnight shifts during large-scale or multi-day shows.
• Working knowledge of livestock and equestrian facility operations, including animal behavior, safe handling practices, and event flow.
• Familiarity with standard event types including rodeos, horse shows, livestock jackpots, breed shows, and 4-H/FFA events.
• Ability to operate arena-specific equipment (e.g., arena drags, water trucks, skid steers, forklifts) with care and precision in tight areas or around animals.
• Knowledge of how to effectively prepare and maintain an arena for specific equestrian disciplines such as reining, barrel racing, rodeo events, or hunter/jumper competitions-including drag patterns, footing requirements, gate placement, and safe entry/exit flow for horses and riders.
• Capable of identifying safety hazards for animals and people and taking appropriate corrective action (e.g., removing sharp objects, securing loose panels, etc.).
• Comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environments around animals, the public, and show staff.
• Understanding of basic biosecurity practices and facility sanitization following livestock events.
  

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License preferred.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

Please Note:
This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as event needs arise. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities-often around livestock and large crowds.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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