Part-Time Buchanan County Fairgrounds Assistant

Job Summary

Provide consistent support and coverage of fairground operations.

• 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.

High School diploma required.

• 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.

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.

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.