[Seasonal] AV Assistant Technician at Western Stock… · Denver

[Seasonal] AV Assistant Technician

National Western | Denver, CO

About National Western

We are National Western—an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show—one of the world’s premier Western lifestyle, rodeo, and livestock entertainment events—welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe. Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connection in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event—we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage and culture, shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

Position Summary

The National Western Stock Show is seeking a motivated and technically curious individual to join our team as a Seasonal Assistant AV Technician. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience and begin building a career in audiovisual technology, live events, broadcast, or event production. This position will primarily support the 2027 National Western Stock Show in January 2027, with the potential for additional seasonal or event-based work as needed. The Seasonal Assistant AV Technician will work alongside experienced audiovisual professionals to support event setups, live productions, audiovisual systems, livestreaming, broadcast operations, and day-to-day event production needs across the National Western facilities. This is an entry-level opportunity. Extensive professional AV experience is not required. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, enjoys figuring out how things work, learns quickly, stays calm when things go sideways, and is eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced live-event environment.

Reports to: Director of IT & AV, Manager of AV

What You'll Do

Audiovisual and Live Event Support

• Assist with the setup, configuration, testing, operation, and teardown of audiovisual equipment and systems.
• Support live events, meetings, presentations, tradeshows, and productions throughout the National Western facilities.
• Assist with microphones, speakers, audio consoles, displays, projectors, LED walls, presentation systems, and other AV equipment.
• Prepare and troubleshoot computers used for presentations, playback, livestreaming, broadcast, and control systems.
• Assist with livestream and broadcast operations as directed by experienced AV staff.
• Assist with stage patching, cable runs, signal flow, and basic audio and video system connections.
• Help identify and troubleshoot basic audio, video, connectivity, and equipment issues during live events.
• Assist with event setup and strike, equipment transportation, cable management, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Support the AV Manager, Director of IT and AV, and other members of the technical team as directed.

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.

Technical Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have an interest in and some familiarity with one or more of the following:

• Basic audiovisual systems and live event technology.
• Audio systems, audio consoles, microphones, and stage patching.
• Video systems, displays, projectors, LED walls, and presentation systems.
• Livestreaming, broadcast, or video production.
• Computer systems used for presentations, playback, livestreaming, and control systems.
• Cable management and basic audio/video signal flow.
• Basic troubleshooting of audiovisual equipment and systems.
• Software used for audio, video, broadcast, livestreaming, or event production.

Experience with the following is a plus, but not required:

• Q-SYS.
• Dante or Dante Controller.
• Shure Microflex Wireless systems.
• Audio, video, lighting, or broadcast software.
• Concerts, corporate AV, theater, broadcast, houses of worship, school productions, or other live event environments.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in audiovisual technology, live events, broadcast, or event production.
• Be curious and eager to learn. You do not need to know everything; you need to be willing to learn how to figure things out.
• Be able to follow technical instructions and learn new technology and equipment.
• Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Remain calm and focused in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, event staff, vendors, crew members, and technical team members.
• Be dependable, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Be comfortable taking direction while also showing initiative when appropriate
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing event and production needs.

Previous professional AV experience is not required. Relevant education, certifications, personal projects, school productions, volunteer experience, internships, or hands-on experience with AV equipment, live events, music production, streaming technology, or similar technology may be considered valuable experience.

Work Schedule and Availability

This is a seasonal, event-focused position beginning in August 2026 and primarily supporting the 2027 National Western Stock Show in January 2027.

The work schedule will vary based on event and production requirements and may include:

• Early morning setup.
• Evening events and late-night teardown.
• Weekend work.
• Extended shifts during peak event periods.
• Flexible scheduling based on event needs.

Candidates must be able to commit to working during the primary Stock Show event period in January 2027.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift, carry, and transport AV equipment.
• Assist with the setup and teardown of equipment and event spaces.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold, snow, wind, and rain.
• Work in a busy, high-energy environment with large crowds and live events.
• Work in an agricultural and commercial environment where dust, livestock, and other animals may be present.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a part-time hourly non-exempt position with compensation for the position starting at $25/hour
• This position will be scheduled for 30-40 hours per week
• Like almost all NWSS team members, this position will need to be on-site every day during Stock Show (January 9th-24th), with shifts up to 12 hours per day.
• Paid sick time will be earned at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Seasonal Position: This is a temporary seasonal position with an anticipated end date of 01/29/2027. Employment may end earlier or be extended based on operational needs.

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.

Job Posting Close Date

08/20/2026; open until filled