[Seasonal] Assistant AV & IT Technician

[Seasonal Assistant] AV & IT Support 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 & IT Support 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 information technology.

This position will begin in December 2026 and 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 & IT Support Technician will work alongside experienced IT and AV professionals to support event setups, live productions, audiovisual systems, computers, networking, livestreaming, and day-to-day technical operations across the National Western facilities.

This is an entry-level opportunity. Extensive professional AV or IT 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 event environment.

Reports to: Director of AV & IT

Duties and Responsibilities

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/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.

Information Technology Support

• Assist with the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows and Mac computers.
• Support software installations, updates, peripheral devices, and basic workstation troubleshooting.
• Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting, including IP addressing, Wi-Fi, routers, and managed switches.
• Assist with basic Microsoft 365 and standard desktop application troubleshooting.
• Provide basic support for printers, displays, peripherals, and other technology used throughout the facility.
• Escalate complex IT and AV issues to the appropriate team member.
• Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and equipment needs 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.