Job Description

Support the National Western Stock Show by helping guests get off to a great start!

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a seasonal position for the month of January 2026. Opportunities to begin work as early as December 2025 may be available based on need and candidate availability. All candidates selected for this role are required to work all 16 days of the 2026 Stock Show - January 10-26, 2026. Seasonal parking staff positions will end in February 2026.


Day- and night-shift opportunities available.

Overview

As a member of our Parking Staff, you'll play a vital role in welcoming guests and ensuring smooth and organized parking operations. Your primary responsibilities are greeting customers, tracking parking availability, keeping lots full, directing traffic flow, and answering guest questions. Additionally, you'll maintain the cleanliness of parking areas by removing trash or debris.


The ideal candidate is a friendly, reliable individual who enjoys interacting with guests and working outdoors. Organized, safety-conscious, and adaptable, you can manage parking flow and address guest needs efficiently, even in a fast-paced setting. You are a team player who takes pride in keeping parking lots neat and orderly, and are ready to contribute to a welcoming and positive guest experience.

Reports to:

Manager, Parking Operations

Duties & Responsibilities

Greet guests upon arrival and provide a warm welcome to enhance their event-going experience. Track parking availability, directing guests to open spots, and keeping lots efficiently filled. Direct traffic flow within parking lots to maintain a safe, organized environment. Answer guest questions regarding parking, directions, and general event information in a courteous and helpful manner. Ensure parking lots remain clean and tidy by picking up any trash or debris. Monitor and report any safety issues, maintaining a secure environment for guests and staff alike. Collaborate with members of the Parking team to ensure smooth operations across all lots.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Desired Experience, Skills, & Abilities

Background in customer service is highly desirable, with strong communication abilities to engage with guests effectively. Able to track parking availability and keep lots organized, with a focus on safety. Candidates must be available for early mornings, late nights, and weekends throughout the 16 days of Stock Show (January 10th-January 25th), with shifts up to 12 hours per day. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to work the entire event period. Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and able to lift up to 25 pounds as needed. Fluent in English, with clear verbal communication abilities; bilingual skills are a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive commitment to maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Working Conditions

The National Western Complex is a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor commercial and agricultural complex where dusty conditions and animals may exist. While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and rain, on varied surfaces. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with large crowds.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a seasonal, hourly position with a pay rate of $19.50/hour. Paid sick time is offered at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Shift differentials offered - earn more for working nights!

WSSA/NWSS is a drug & alcohol-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.


WSSA/NWSS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. Candidates must be 16 years or older to apply.

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

1/25/2026; open until filled.


Established in 1906 in the heart of downtown Denver, the National Western Stock Show is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and nourishing agriculture education. The annual Stock Show is the nation's premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show, serving agricultural producers and consumers worldwide.


Our employees are the most essential part of everything we do. From Event Operations to Finance or Livestock to Marketing, our team is the force behind the name and the reason for our successes.


There's no place like Stock Show, and there's no team like it either.


Pay: $19.50 / hour


Benefits:

Other

Job Type: fulltime, parttime


Schedule:

8 hour shift 10 hour shift 12 hour shift Weekend availability Monday to Friday Day shift Night shift

Education: No education required


Work location: On-site