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Job Posting Date:  05/15/2024
Employer Name:  State Fair of Texas
Job Position Type:  Full-time Regular
Job Ref. #:  Ref_27239
Employer Type:  Non-Profit Employer
Industry:  Agriculture Industry
Consumer Entertainment
Job Skills Category:  Environmental-Health-Safety
Event-Venue Operations

2) --- JOB LOCATION (FOR THIS ROLE) --- CLICK "Show on map" LINK
Onsite-Remote Status:  Onsite Position
Texas Region:  North Texas
City:  Dallas
State:  Texas - TX
Map - Work Location: 
3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210, USA (Show on map)

3) --- WORK SCHEDULE INFO & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Travel Requirements:  No Travel
Days X Hours per Week:  5days X 40hrs
Work Shift:  DAYS / 1st SHIFT
Work Week Format:  Weekdays Primarily
Work Days-Primary:  Mon-Fri
Work Hours-Primary:  Work Hours Will Vary

4) --- HEALTH COVERAGE BEGINS DATE - PTO & JOB PERKS - INCENTIVES INFO
Health Coverage Begins:  Employer Hasn't Provided Info Yet
Paid Time Off:  Employer Hasn't Provided Info Yet

5) --- JOB CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION INFO
Compensation Type:  Salary
Compensation Range:  Competitive Compensation
Background Check:  Background Check Required
Security Clearance Status:  Clearance Not Required

6) --- JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

 

Direct all aspects of agriculture related competitive events hosted by the State Fair of Texas including livestock, horse, and agriculture focused competitions lead by the Fair’s overall mission and goals. Lead, manage, and hold accountable staff, interns, volunteers, contractors, competitors and advisor communications associated with the events. Ensure that all SFT policies are followed and implemented.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Direct all aspects of competitive events in the Livestock Department to support the mission of the State Fair of Texas.
  • Lead, manage, and hold accountable personnel, contractors, volunteers, and staff.
  • Manage customer relations to create competitive events that attract top contestants from everywhere.
  • Develop and implement competitive event rules, regulations and policies.
  • Solicit and procure sponsorships to support departmental budget goals.
  • Manage all data with care to accurately track, report, and analyze all entries, results, payouts, etc. as necessary.
  • Coordinate with related associations and businesses for industry improvement.
  • Prepare and process all business documents (payroll forms, invoices, contracts, procurement forms, etc.) to facilitate departmental needs.
  • Manage schedule of work necessary for competitive events.
  • Supervise and train seasonal office personnel, interns, and/or contractors for departmental positions to ensure consistent application of policies and data management.
  • Implement and enforce SFT policies, rules and regulations related to competitive events.
  • Participate in industry associations for networking, benchmarking, and promotion.
  • Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Marginal Functions:
  • Support the Mission Statement of the State Fair of Texas.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all internal, state and federal regulations.
  • Complete all training as directed by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge of & ability to:
  • Deep background in agriculture, livestock shows, and ag-related youth organizations.
  • Highly effective communication skills both written and oral, personally and collectively.
  • Motivated, self-starting attitude with strong work ethic.
  • Ability to implement flexible scheduling, work hours, and task management.
  • Ability to work with and handle all classes of livestock.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science in agriculture related field.
  • Three to five years of supervisory or event management related experience
  • Specialized training in computer software programs, exposure and training in agriculture related fields appropriate to the SFT organization.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
  • Reports to SVP –Livestock
  • Supervises Livestock Manager and/or Coordinator
  • Works independently with minimal supervision
  • Supervision exercised for part-time, seasonal employees, interns and contracts officials.
Environmental Conditions:
  • Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
  • Working outdoors in various weather conditions and on uneven and/or slippery surfaces, as necessary, especially during Fair time and special events.
  • Exposure to all types of livestock and potential livestock related illnesses; irregular work hours;
Physical Conditions:
  • Ability to work in a combination of office and barns environments.
  • Potential physical lifting, prolonged physical exertion, and exposure to inclement weather.
  • Irregular work hours, especially leading up to and during events.
  • Verbally communicate with both internal and external contacts.
  • Occasionally lift objects no more than 50 pounds unassisted.

About State Fair of Texas

Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. As a nonprofit organization, the Fair advocates for the community and is committed to preserving Fair Park – building on its legacy as a National Historic Landmark.

At 24 consecutive days, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest. Through its rich and lengthy history, it remains evident that the State Fair serves not only as an annual celebration but as a unique destination that brings people from all walks of life together to create lifelong memories.

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