Event Coordinator

Classification Summary: The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform a wide variety of tasks associated with the Fairs competitive exhibits program, to contract and coordinate set-up of commercial vendors and concession booths, to coordinate special events and assist in the production of the annual County Fair. The Event Coordinator provides working supervision over support staff, works under the general direction of the Fair Director and is responsible for taking over the Directors responsibilities in his/her absence. The principle duties of the position are performed in a general office environment and outdoors in the summer. • *Ability to:** • Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity; • Follow oral and written instruction; • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; • Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks; • Think creatively to design and implement fair activities; • Research programs and prepare program budgets; • Review and administer contracts; • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with employees, subcontractors, elected and appointed officials, fair board, volunteers, local businesses, and community organizations; • Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer with job-related software; • Operate a motor vehicle; • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; • Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. • *Essential Physical Abilities** • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and on the telephone; • Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and materials; • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and motor vehicle; • Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to continuously stand, walk, or sit for an extended period of time, and to work in an office and outdoor environment during the summer.