State Fair Events Lead - Trainee

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Pension plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets invites applications for a State Fair Administrator 1 or Trainee to help run the Great New York State Fair at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds. The role focuses on directing event staff and coordinating logistics to ensure flawless execution of large-scale events.

The Trainee track includes a two-year program with salary progression from $56,183 to $62,694, advancing toward SG-18 with a starting salary of $69,964.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in managing and coordinating events, exhibits, competitions, and the use and rental of facilities, concessions, or supplementary services to maximize the facilities' use and profitability.
• Five years of experience in managing and coordinating events, exhibits, competitions, and the use and rental of facilities, concessions, or supplementary services to maximize the facilities' use and profitability.
• Six years of experience in managing and coordinating events, exhibits, competitions, and the use and rental of facilities, concessions, or supplement services to maximize the facilities' use and profitability
• Degree substitutions: associate degree substitutes for two years; bachelor’s substitutes for four; master’s substitutes for five; doctorate substitutes for six years of experience

Responsabilités

• Supervising and directing event staff, fostering a productive and efficient team.
• Coordinating event logistics and service requests with internal departments.
• Managing and maintaining critical event supplies and equipment.
• Resolving issues and recommending solutions to ensure smooth event operations.
• Guaranteeing adherence to all contractual obligations, fair policies, and legal requirements.
• Reviewing and processing applications and contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Directing the spatial arrangement and setup/breakdown of fairgrounds for all participants.
• Ensuring provision of essential utilities and services for events.
• Monitoring event finances, including tracking expenses and revenues, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Collaborating with the finance office on contract management and account reconciliation.

Connaissances

Event management

Staff supervision

Logistics coordination

Contract management

Description du poste

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets invites applications for a State Fair Administrator 1 or Trainee to help run the Great New York State Fair at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds. The role focuses on directing event staff and coordinating logistics to ensure flawless execution of large-scale events.

The Trainee track includes a two-year program with salary progression from $56,183 to $62,694, advancing toward SG-18 with a starting salary of $69,964.