Asst. Fair & Festival Manager

CAREER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT FAIR & FESTIVAL MANAGER

San Mateo Event Center

2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

Filing Date: November 21, 2008

Responsibilites:

The Assistant Fair & Festival Manager has the responsibility to be a key participant in the planning, organization, direction and coordination of the annual San Mateo County Fair and Festival which includes fair planning, implementation, and administration.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend Fair Oversight planning meetings monthly. .Join our team in the development of the new and improved fair and festival, branding the 2009 SMC Fair & Festival.

• Assist in the development and implementation of fair department goals, policies and procedures.

• Assist in the planning, organization of the annual fair.. Direct fair department activities related to fair programming, operations and administration.

• Participate in the development and management of the annual fair and festival budget, including direct oversight of budgets for the various fair departments.

• Represent the fair to outside organizations and participate in outside community and professional groups.

• Work with the Assistant General Manager/Fair Manager and Event Center Management to develop community outreach programs, coordinate with other non-profit organizations.

• Work on special projects for each year's annual fair and festival; this shall include planning, promotion and oversight.

• Work with Assistant General Manager/Fair Manager to maintain consistency in all aspects of fair and festival programs relative to operations, marketing and administration.

• Oversee fair and festival to include oversight of commercial and concession sales.

• Identify, coordinate and assist in the production and promotion of additional SMCEC promoted events throughout the year; including but not limited to festivals or other profit making events on the SMCEC campus.

Education & Experience:

Candidates for this position will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in event management, developing and managing budgets, recruiting, training and supervising employees and volunteers, producing and directing community-relevant programs, entertainment activities and special events; developing and implementing marketing plans. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively

with staff, volunteers, board of directors, contractors, governmental agencies, local businesses, media and the community.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three to five years of increasingly responsible experience in fair, festival, event or exhibition management, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate

• Is a visionary leader who is entrepreneurial and creative with the ability to think "outside the box".

• Able to proactively develop and execute innovative and successful marketing strategies and plans; possess strong organizational skills to establish a course of action and accomplish immediate and long-term goals.

• Willing to take reasonable risks and show initiative, promote and welcome new, creative ideas and change; and appreciate differing opinions and styles.

• Able to foster and maintain cooperative working relations with various groups and individuals including fair department heads, creative team members, carnival operators, advisory groups and business and community organizations.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Send information to: Charlene King, Office Manager

San Mateo County Event Center

2495 South Delaware Street

San Mateo, CA 94403

email: cking@smeventcenter.com

Supplemental Questions:

• Describe your experience and knowledge organizing and managing a fair or other similar event.

• Describe your greatest success, which demonstrates your skills and innovation. Discuss your role, the result and why it was successful.

• Describe what you believe is a major challenge in the management of a county fair and festival. Explain the steps you would take to address the challenge.