Employment Information

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the fairgrounds and oversee the annual WashingtonCounty Fair
• Coordinate grants, sponsorships and advertising for the WCAS
• Work closely with the Treasurer of the WCAS
• Attendance is required at WCAS board and membership meetings. Typically, in theevening.
• Ability to be on-site at fair office at least 3 days a week, typically Thursday, Friday,and Saturday from May 1 – September 30
• Manage the budget
• Oversee facility, space rentals and event logistics
• Market the fairgrounds year-round and promote the annual County Fair
• Hire and supervise staff, part-time employees and volunteers
• Ensure compliance with licenses, permits and regulations
• Serve as the primary public representative of the Washington County Fair andfairgrounds to the community, membership and Board of Directors
• Monitor guest feedback and performance metrics to improve events
• Support governance requirements, bylaws and nonprofit regulations
• Be on-site at the start and end of events (usually Wednesday-Sunday as needed) andavailable by phone when off-site
• Review Emergency Plan each year with Washington County
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Preferred 5 years’ experience in facility or event management. Experience with a501(c)3 is preferred
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Ability to work effectively with people of varying interests, ideas, skills and abilities
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and tactfully both written and orally
• Strong planning, problem solving, organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Skill in using computer databases, spreadsheets, Word and other office programs
• Self-motivated with ability to thrive under minimal supervision
• Familiarity with fairs, 4H and FFA programs highly preferred
• Ability to work long hours, along with performing physical tasks, such as lifting up to 30 lbs
• Valid driver’s license

Pay and Benefits

• Range $38,000 - $45,000 depending on experience
• There are no benefits
• WCAS provides office space, computer, and phone for official duties
• Office time varies based on seasonal needs and at the discretion of the Executive Board

Reports To:
Washington County Agricultural Society Executive Board.

Position Description Review:
This job description may be reviewed and revised as organizational needs and
responsibilities change.

Equal opportunity employer.