Tanana Valley State Fair Association
Job Description
Job Title: Events Coordinator
Coordinates with: Operations Manager
Job Scope: May 1 - August 15
Cycles between part time & full time as needed
Wage: $18 per hour (DOE)
Job Duties:
· Plan, promote and execute special events such as but not limited to: Talent Search, Senior Luncheon, Baby Show, Military Appreciation, Kids Day, etc.
· Ensures Theme Days are full of activities, contests, and demonstrations that fully reflect the day
· Works in coordination with event volunteers
· Plans and executes “on the spot” contests at the “The Hive” and around the grounds
· Recruit, organize and manage volunteers for the events and contests in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator
· Plans for prizes, ribbons, and all supplies for all contest and events
· Creates the contest and events schedule and distributes to Operations Manager by pre-determined date
· Maintain complete detailed files on all events
· Works within department budget
· Works collaboratively with Buildings and Grounds to ensure needed supplies, tables, chairs, etc. are ready for each activity
· Provide completed files (budget, evaluations, photos) and suggestions for improvements (wrap up report) to the Executive Director by pre-determined date
Job Qualifications:
· Excellent customer service
· Experience working with diverse groups of people
· Event planning & coordination
· Requires sense of humor, energetic personality, mature demeanor and pleasant attitude
· Ability to orchestrate social media based promotions
· Ability to be flexible and multi-task
· Detail oriented
· Must be able to life 50 pounds
· Be a team player, self motivated and able to work without much supervision (consistently exercise good judgment)
· Ability to work comfortably with MSN 365 including Word, Excel and Team
Interested applicants contact: Jenae Campanelli, Executive Director at j.campanelli@tvsfa.org or 907.451.5560.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Events management: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairbanks, AK 99709 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person