IEC Event Staff 1 (Part Time)

IEC Event Staff 1 (Part Time) Print Apply  IEC Event Staff 1 (Part Time) Salary $13.22 Hourly Location Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Job Type Part-time Job Number 02834 Division Operations Department Equestrian Center Opening Date 05/13/2026 Description Benefits Questions

JOB GOAL

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing and staffing the facility for horse shows and events. Duties include customer interaction and service, facility cleaning and setup, staffing events, cleaning horse stalls, light maintenance work and setting up and tearing down portable stalls. Ability to operate utility vehicles, tractors and forklifts is not necessary, but is beneficial. Position hours are dictated by our event schedule. This position requires availability on pitchout days, event days, nights, weekends and holidays. The work schedule for this position is determined by the Iowa Equestrian Center's Contracted Events, and will include nights, weekends, and holidays. To be considered for this position, the candidate must have a minimum of 4 hours availability on Monday's between the hours of 8am and 8pm, Minimum 15 hour per week commitment is preferred. Persons working in this position will experience dusty conditions, be required to attend weekly pitchouts, and the ability to frequently lift 50lbs is required.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Advocate for Continual Improvement

• empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability
• working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service
• anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance
• commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead
• regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare facility for events. Pitch Stalls Maintain arenas before, after and during events. Provide prompt, courteous service while responding to customers' needs effectively. Set-up and tear-down portable stalls as needed. Staff events. Ensure a clean and safe environment for animals, staff, and customers and communicate concerns to supervisors. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Interact well with a wide variety of customers. Must be able to work effectively in an environment where work interruptions occur frequently. Exceptional customer service skills with a team oriented positive attitude. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. Adhere to the College policies and procedures and may require working some evenings and weekend hours as assigned to accommodate events. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Position involves working in a variety of surroundings and environments. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, pulling, grasping, climbing, balancing, traveling. Frequent (34-66%) walking, lifting up to 50lbs, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Constant (67-100%) standing. Persons working in this position will be subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Good customer service and people skills required. Willingness to learn to operate a tractor, skid steer, and forklift. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,

Telephone:

(303) 844-5695

FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339

Email:

OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here ! 01 Do you have any Equine or Equipment Operating experience? Yes No 02 What is your Monday availability? Required Question Employer Kirkwood Community College Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404 Phone 319-398-5572 Website http://www.kirkwood.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.