Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Cal Poly Rodeo Program, theRodeoand Stadium Events Coordinator assists with event production for the Cal PolyRodeoProgram and provides year-round operational support for events and activities at Spanos Stadium, following established procedures, guidelines, and protocols. The position works closely with theRodeoProgram Director and the Spanos Stadium Event Operations Analyst to establish annual priorities, coordinate schedules and allocate support during periods of overlapping demand. Workload varies seasonally, with concentratedRodeoresponsibilities surrounding major program events and increased stadium responsibilities during other periods.

Department Summary

The Cal Poly Rodeo Program is nationally recognized as one of the premier collegiate rodeo programs in the U.S. and a flagship program within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Through Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy, the program integrates student leadership development, competitive excellence, agricultural stewardship, experiential education and industry engagement. The program supports approximately 75–120 students annually while overseeing extensive livestock and facility operations, nationally recognized competitive teams, major public events, philanthropic initiatives and partnerships with alumni, industry leaders and donors.

Key Qualifications

- Knowledge of principles and practices of event planning, production, logistics, scheduling and execution.
- Ability to independently plan, coordinate and execute multiple events of varying size and complexity. Demonstrated experience coordinating vendors, equipment, staffing, schedules and event-day logistics.
- Ability to supervise, direct,



and train student employees, temporary staff or volunteers.
- Working knowledge of event safety, crowd management and risk-management practices.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Strong writing and editing skills to produce spreadsheets, proposals, agendas and timelines quickly and accurately.
- Ability to handle multiple work unit priorities and projects with competing and time-sensitive deadlines.

Education and Experience

- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

- Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,404 - $65,160 annually

Classification Range: $50,376 - $73,380 annually

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.



The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

About Cal Poly

Known for its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. Each year, more than 23,000 top-tier students come to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit www.calpoly.edu.

Working Within the California State University System

As part of the California State University, the nation's largest public four-year university system, Cal Poly employees contribute to a broader mission of advancing knowledge, creating opportunity and serving the people of California.

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

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