State Fair & Grounds Executive Director

State of Wyoming; Douglas (WY); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement plans (Pension & 457b)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Résumé du poste

Wyoming State Fair Board seeks an executive leader to guide the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming State Fair Division, overseeing the annual State Fair and the Fairgrounds & Events Complex. The role focuses on strategic leadership, staff development, revenue growth, and public partnerships within Wyoming's agricultural and educational heritage.

Located in Douglas, WY, the manager will oversee a large team, manage budgets, and drive programs that support youth development, education, and

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication and public relations capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsabilités

• Provide executive leadership for the Wyoming State Fair and year-round Fairgrounds & Events Complex.
• Lead planning, production and financial performance of the annual Fair while preserving its mission.
• Oversee events logistics, admissions, ticketing, and vendor coordination.
• Direct recruitment, retention and growth of interim events and staff.
• Develop partnerships, promote revenue diversification and capital improvements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree required

Description du poste

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming State Fair Board seeks a forward-thinking executive leader for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming State Fair Division. The Wyoming State Fair Manager leads both the annual Wyoming State Fair and the Wyoming State Fairgrounds & Events Complex, a year-round public event destination hosting more than 400 interim events annually. Grounded in Agriculture, Education, Youth and Western Lifestyle, this role builds on the organization's progress through strategic leadership, staff development, revenue growth, partnerships and implementation of the expanded master plan. The manager reports to the Wyoming State Fair Board and works with the Department of Agriculture and governmental partners to steward public resources, strengthen the Wyoming State Fair brand and grow the complex's statewide impact.

Douglas is a small Rocky Mountain community approximately 45 minutes from Casper, with access to hunting, hiking, boating, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provide executive leadership for the annual Wyoming State Fair and year-round Fairgrounds & Events Complex; translate board direction into strategic priorities, measurable goals and operational results.
• Lead planning, production and financial performance of the annual Fair while preserving its agricultural mission, youthdevelopment, education, Western lifestyle and statewide significance.
• Oversee entertainment, livestock shows, rodeo, competitive exhibits, admissions, ticketing, vendors, concessions, parking,security, accessibility, guest services and event logistics.
• Lead recruitment, retention and growth of more than 400 interim events annually, including equine and livestock events, tradeshows, public gatherings and private events.
• Set direction for the Partnerships & Events function; empower staff to manage bookings, event execution, customerrelationships and administrative details.
• Expand facility utilization, repeat business and earned revenue through new markets, programming, effective promotion and astrong customer experience.
• Directly supervise employees assigned under the current organizational structure, which includes more than two directreports; lead the full-time, seasonal, temporary, contracted and volunteer workforce.
• Recruit, evaluate, coach and develop staff; establish clear expectations, delegate authority, accountability, successioncapacity and a professional, collaborative workplace.
• Remain engaged in operations, inspect work in progress, remove barriers and resolve staff, customer and exhibitor concernspromptly and fairly.
• Develop, manage and monitor operating, event and capital budgets; maintain fiscal controls, forecasting, financial reportingand effective cost management.
• Set goals for revenue diversification through rentals, sponsorships, concessions, ticketing, partnerships, grants, donations,gifts and other lawful opportunities.
• Direct procurement and bid preparation; negotiate and oversee significant contracts in accordance with state requirementsand delegated authority.
• Oversee facilities, arenas, buildings, fairgrounds, utilities, campground and infrastructure; prioritize preventive maintenance,safety, accessibility and asset preservation.
• Lead the expanded master plan and capital improvements, working with the State Construction Department and partners fromplanning and funding through construction and closeout.
• Maintain strong relationships with agricultural organizations, 4-H, FFA, exhibitors, superintendents, veterinarians, sponsors,concessionaires and event producers.
• Ensure consistent administration of livestock, competitive exhibit and youth program rules; protect program integrity andimprove the exhibitor and family experience.
• Provide decisive crisis leadership for severe weather, animal-health issues, public-safety incidents and other emergencies;ensure applicable regulatory compliance.
• Maintain consistent definitions and reporting methods for annual Fair attendance, interim event participation and facility use;use current, verified data in public communications.
• Evaluate event revenue, attendance, customer experience and operational performance to improve programs anddemonstrate the value of public investment.
• Protect and strengthen the Wyoming State Fair brand and year-round event complex; communicate their current scope,progress and impact to customers, partners, media and the public.
• Serve as executive liaison to the Wyoming State Fair Board; prepare timely reports and meeting materials, advise on policyand implement Board decisions.
• Work with the Department of Agriculture, Governor's Office, Legislature and governmental partners on budgets, policy,funding requests and issues affecting the organization.
• Monitor legislation and regulations; prepare presentations and testimony, and represent organizational priorities withinapplicable state policies and authority.
• Develop operational policies and strategic work plans consistent with Board direction, state requirements and Department ofAgriculture objectives.
• Represent the organization locally, statewide, regionally and nationally; build tourism, economic development and communitypartnerships and support county and regional fair education.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to the applicant with experience and a strong understanding of livestock shows, 4H & FFA and the fair industry.

Preference will be given to those with skills in leadership, work management, personnel management, public relations, oral and written communication and interpersonal relations.

Preference will be given to those with any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree inbusiness or public relations, management, finance, accounting or a related field.

Preference will be given to those with five years of work experience as a manager or administrator of a major administrative unit in a governmental or private industry organization.


KNOWLEDGE

• Must possess good leadership, work management, personnel management, public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess skills in program organization, development, planning, prioritization and implementation which include strategic planning.
• Must possess a high level of speaking skills that include verbal, written, listening and public speaking skills.
• Must have skills in budget preparation and fiscal control.
• Must have skills in decision making, policy implementation and evaluation.
• Must have the ability to direct and supervise the work of personnel to accomplish established goals and objectives.
• Must have knowledge of and the ability to carry out technical aspects associated with animal welfare, guests safety and security, and animal disease control.
• Must have knowledge of the principles, concepts and current practices of state government management including budget development and control.
• Must have knowledge of industry needs, trends and concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"


NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Housing is provided for this manager position. The housing is an open concept, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the State Fair grounds.

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