Fair and Festival Director

The Fair and Festival Director is a full-time, year-round position based at the Salem Art Association and reporting directly to the SAA Executive Director. These two events are Salem’s largest cultural events and year-round planning will consume approximately 70% of the Director’s time; the remaining 30% will be dedicated to planning and organizing 4-6 smaller fundraising and programmatic events that take place throughout the year. ● Coordinate assignments for all event vendors, including booth layout and all other functions and activities related to the effective operation of the events. ● Work with a team of Volunteer Coordinators to maintain and strengthen existing volunteer leadership positions. ● Working with City staff, the Director will draft and submit all required permit applications at least 6-9 months prior to the start of the event.