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The Web/Tech Committee Chair is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the digital infrastructure and technology strategy of the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo. This includes managing the website, Microsoft 365 environment, livestreaming, data analytics, and on-site tech support. The Chair will lead a team of volunteers and collaborate with other committees to ensure all tech needs are met efficiently and securely. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Website Management

• Microsoft 365 Administration  

• Onsite Technology & Live streaming 

• Data & Analytics 

• Collaboration & Communication 

Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Experience in website development and management (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration. 

• Familiarity with Power BI, Cognito Forms, and livestreaming technologies. 

• Strong leadership and project management skills. 

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in high-pressure environments. 

• Passion for community events and nonprofit work. 

Role Overview:

The Vendors Committee Chairperson is responsible for planning and overseeing all Vendor Alley and Food Court during the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo events. This includes plans for the participation of local and traveling vendors, food providers, and artisans so they can participate in the rodeo weekend. The very popular vendor alley typically sells out months prior to the rodeo weekend, and this group lays out vendor alley, prepares the booth spaces, and meets the special needs of our vendors including providing electrical power and other services. They plan for placement to meet the tight space constraints and spectator traffic.  

Duties Include:

• Lead and coordinate the Vendors Committee and volunteers (typically a small group or 4-5 volunteers) 

• Manage extensive and timely communication with and enrollment of Vendors during Q1 and Q2 of the year well prior to the rodeo weekend 

• Coordinate and manage the use of the software (currently RIDE) to manage all vendor enrollments 

• Design and implement layout for vendors on Vendor Alley and the Food Court 

• Coordinate with the Parking Committee chair Vendor parking in a designated location 

• Provide direction and training to volunteers during events, including check-in of all vendors and efficient placement of vendors in assigned locations 

• Coordination with Security team to sweep Food Court area between events on Saturday 

• Communicate with other committees to align operations 

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a strong communicator, team leader and event planner 

• Can plan ahead and handle real-time decision-making during events 

• Has a positive, can-do attitude (and maybe owns a pair of boots!) 

• Can commit time for pre-event planning during Q1 and Q2 of the year and be on-site during rodeo weekend(s) 

The Parking Committee Chairperson is responsible for planning and overseeing all parking operations during the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo events. This includes coordinating volunteer parking crews, establishing traffic flow, and ensuring safety and efficiency for guests, contestants, vendors, and staff. 

Duties:

• Lead and coordinate the Parking Committee and volunteers 

• Design and implement parking and traffic plans 

• Communicate with other committees and security to align operations 

• Set up signage, access routes, and designated areas (VIP, contestants, vendors, etc.) 

  Provide direction and training to volunteer parking crews during events 

This committee is responsible for planning and safely operating the Concert and Rodeo Beer Garden to responsibly serve patrons.  The main requirement is to serve alcohol responsibly per TIPS training and guidelines for checking identifications, selling and accounting for drink tickets, pouring and distribution of alcohol, and interaction with customers.  The committee is also in charge of booking the after-rodeo bands for the dance Friday and Saturday night.    

Job Duties: 

• Manage and help recruit volunteers 

• Manage Alcohol Service 

• Manage and coordinate contracts for all alcohol 

• Manage and coordinate after rodeo performance bands 

• Work and coordinate with other Committees: Security, Tickets, Sponsorship 

The Marketing committee is responsible for the social media and press production. We use a variety of tools to “get the word out” about the Elizabeth Stampede, Concert, and committee activities. Marketing will create all the content used for social media and press releases, with a plethora of available resources provided by the Stampede. Their goal is to help us reach our targeted audiences in our community and surrounding ones. 

This committee is responsible for and oversees all media personnel during the concert and rodeo. They will work closely with the press and media for coverage of our events. 

This committee will also help to organize and utilize all photography and videography, so it is accessible for other committees. 

The Marketing committee is fast paced, loaded with fun and allows the committee to be creative - while enjoying all aspects of the Elizabeth Stampede! 

Several volunteer opportunities are available on the concert committee. Gate attendants greet spectators and scan tickets. Ushers direct spectators to their seats or direct them to the appropriate general admission areas. Security volunteers help with bag checks, watching perimeter of arena, checking wrist bands to be sure spectators are where they are supposed to be and guarding front of stage. Stage hands assist with stage set up, load in and load out of artists’.