POSITION: Fairgrounds and Event Center Director
DUTIES:
Provides strategic direction, oversight, program evaluation and budget
administration for all Fairgrounds and Event Center programs. Works with
staff to develop and implement program objectives. Analyzes services and
programs to determine goals, staffing needs and budget requirements for
existing and new programs and services.
Develops objectives, strategies, plans policies and programs for the
Fairgrounds and Event Center Division. Establishes the strategic direction for
the Fairgrounds and Event Center Department in alignment with the County s
strategic priorities; ensures all Fairgrounds and Event Center staff is
aware of their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic
priorities and facilitates the reporting on performance measures to County
Management including the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the
Fairgrounds and Event Center staff. Oversees maintenance and custodial
functions for the Fairgrounds and Event Center facilities.
Provides overall leadership, including facilitating the development of
long-term and short-term goals, objectives, strategies, and core values
for the fairgrounds and Event center. Responsible for implementing long-term
facility improvements while at the same time managing the day-to-day
operations of the Fairgrounds, Event Center, and property.
Please see employers website for full job description.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and
satisfactory driving record.
A Bachelor s degree in business administration, marketing,
agriculture, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of seven (7) years of professional facilities and events
management experience may be substituted for a degree.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities and events
management, preferably with agricultural and/or equestrian event
production or equivalent experience.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)
Prior documentable experience working effectively with the agriculture
community
WAGE: $3,938.31 - $4,633.31 / Bi-weekly (Depending on Experience)
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee
Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Retirement options.
SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week
JOB SITE: Montrose, CO
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this
position, please click on How to Apply' to view application
information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the
application information (registration is available at no cost).
