Operations Coordinator | Full-Time | Ford Idaho Center

The Operations Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations and event setup of the arena. This position assists with general labor tasks, including event setup and teardown, facility maintenance, and show care to ensure the venue is safe, clean, and event-ready. The Operations Coordinator works closely with the Operations Manager, Supervisors, and other event staff to execute a variety of configurations for concerts, sporting events, trade shows, and community functions. This position is Equine and Horse Park focused. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

• Work and maintain multiple arenas over the entire property.
• Operate water truck on roadways.
• Oversees the operation of all event changeovers, i.e. basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, and signs
• Performs routine to moderate tasks maintaining the livestock arena, exercise arena, stall barn, facility floors, chairs, staging, risers, and other inventory as needed.
• Oversees housekeeping services for the facilities
• Assign work activities, monitor work flow, identify and resolve common operational issues
• Maintain an accurate record-keeping system for hazardous materials communication program
• Interacting with clients, serving their needs within the confines of state and local laws, providing physical facility needs, and performing custodial duties.
• Performs moderate to difficult set-ups in livestock facilities and works around some livestock.
• Performs operation of machinery, including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, and pickup trucks.
• Review and coordinate and changeover work plan, facility maintenance, and operations.
• Complete tasks up to and including final cleanup and putting tools and supplies back to their assigned storage areas.

• 1-2 years of experience working and maintaining equine footing in a show setting. 
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Able to operate large farm equipment such as tractors and water trucks.
• Possess superior interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, handle multiple tasks at one time, meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated with strong leadership abilities and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of operational equipment, including but not limited to the following: forklift, pallet jacks, scrubbers, floor buffers, mechanical lifting devices, staging, and retractable. seating risers, basketball floors.
• Ability to follow written instructions and interpret AutoCAD drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to follow orders explicitly.
• Must be capable of working as part of a team and work well with others.
• Able to work alone if required.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays, and extended number of days.
• Forklift certification is preferred.