Join the Stampede Spirit!

Join the Stampede Spirit!

We’re looking for leaders to help bring the Stampede spirit to life! If you’re organized, enjoy logistics, and want to create an unforgettable experience, this is your chance to shine.

As an all-volunteer organization with over 300 members, we offer you the opportunity to lead one of our 13 committees as a Committee Chair.

Step up. Lead. Make an impact.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and help shape an iconic event, fill out the form below and apply today!

Open Chair Position Opportunities

  • 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) 

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  • Committee Chair and 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.

  • This Committee Chair makes all the arrangements for online ticket sales, staffs the ticket booth. During each performance, volunteers scan tickets at the main gate, serve as Arena Guides showing fans to their seats and ensuring the safety of all in the stands.