Lassen County: Fair Manager
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$5,615.00 – $6,782.00 per month, plus benefits package
FILING DEADLINE
Open until filled. First Review: November 1, 2024
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the County Board of Supervisors and under administrative supervision from the County Administrative Officer, the Fair Manager plans, organizes, implements and administers the development and utilization of fairground facilities and plans and executes events which provide the public with a variety of entertainment, social, educational and cultural activities. The major duties for the job include:
Market fairground facilities and the community to producers of exhibits, conventions
and other events; develop and implement programs to attract and retain corporate
sponsorships.
Meet with and speak before community groups to promote the fairground; develop
and approve the release or information relating to fairground operations to the news
media and the community.
Direct the final selection. placement, orientation, training and evaluation of
personnel in the department in accordance with established laws, rules, policies and
procedures.
Direct the preparation and administration of the departmental budget: monitor fund
expenditures: direct the maintenance of proper accounts and records in accordance
with federal, state and local requirements.
Make recommendations regarding fees, rules and regulations for exhibitors and the
public; review effectiveness of programs and initiate changes where appropriate;
formulate, interpret and revise policies, procedures and regulations.
Prepare reports and correspondence as needed and directed.
Direct the maintenance, repair, alteration and upgrade of fairground facilities;
develop facilities improvement program and the planning, design and scheduling of
construction for new fairground facilities.
Ensure the continuing conformance with requirements of law enforcement and
regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the State Division of Fairs and
Expositions.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in marketing, business administration, public administration or a
related field.
Experience: Five years of experience in the management of a fair, festival, theme park,
exposition or similar operation catering to the general public.
License: Possession of a valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment
and for the continued employment in this classification.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be reviewed, and the best-qualified applicants will be invited to
Susanville to participate in interviews.
HOW TO APPLY
It is your responsibility to provide specific, accurate and complete information describing
how you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are invited to submit an
official Lassen County application to:
Lassen County Personnel Department
221 South Roop Street
Susanville, California 96130
(530)251-8320
Updated: September 30, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lassen County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants.
Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Personnel Department prior to the filing deadline.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted post-conditional-offer of employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process.
Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and/or oral examination.
This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.
