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ARIZONA EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair (AESF) has been an annual tradition since 1884 providing unlimited opportunities to celebrate Arizonas culture and community. The Arizona State Fair is the largest single event in the State bringing over 1.5 million people together each Fall for food fun and memories that last a lifetime.
DIRECTOR
1826 West McDowell Road
Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $145000 - $185000
Grade: E4
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair Director serves as the chief administrator of a premier fairgrounds and multi-use event facility. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the facility including to plan develop implement coordinate direct and evaluate activities related to the production of the annual Arizona State Fair public and private events entertainment programming community engagement maintenance operation and capital projects at the fairgrounds. The position requires a highly skilled business leader with strong financial acumen a customer service mindset and extensive experience managing large-scale events and complex operations. The Director is also responsible for ensuring that State Statutes rules and policies are adhered to in all business operations.
Under the direction of the Exposition and State Fair Board the Director plans organizes implements and administers the development and utilization of Fairgrounds facilities and programs providing the public with a variety of entertainment social educational cultural and recreational activities. The Board requires the Director to demonstrate strong abilities in administration and management financial accounting strategic planning facility improvements community outreach and fair management.
The nature of the Exposition and State Fair industry requires extended work hours and availability of essential personnel to respond in appropriate timeframes to critical and emergent issues which includes the position of Executive Director and key staff.
Leadership & Strategic Direction:
Develop and implement short and long-term plans forecasts evaluations policies procedures and utilization of the States property and facilities
Advise the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors on operational priorities capital needs and policy recommendations
Ensure partnerships with venue rentals are successful operate pursuant to the lease agreements serve the general public and maximize revenue for the Arizona Exposition and State Fair
Leadership management and strategic direction of the Arizona Exposition and State Fair
Develop and maintain external relationships with State agencies
Maintain a strong team culture focused on service innovation and excellence
Event & Facility Orientation:
Oversee all day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the Arizona Exposition and State Fair and fairgrounds; recommend and manage capital projects and all facility maintenance
Plan direct and conduct the annual State Fair
Oversight of an interim facility rental program which may include trade shows Coliseum events sporting events livestock shows and cultural festivals
Fiscal Oversight & Budget Management:
Develop and maintain financial plans for strategic marketing capital improvements operational management and strategic partnerships
Create and manage agency budget financial oversight of all agency funds ensuring fiscal responsibility to generate revenue and cover expenses for daily operation as well as capital improvements
Represent the Board at the legislature and act as the designated Public Lobbyist for the agency
Adhering to the State of Arizona statutes rules and policies
Knowledge of:
The principles and practices necessary to successfully manage a business operation in a public environment
The principles and practices of personnel management budgeting and financial management general bidding procedures and contracting in order to plan develop implement and evaluate the administrative procedures necessary to operate a major fair or large event with attendance of over 500000
The principles and practices of food and beverage operations and auditing including Arizona liquor laws
The principles practices and procedures of the fair and exposition industry including laws and regulations governing the fair industry
Skill in:
Proven management experience of a minimum of five (5) years in venue operations fairgrounds or public facility management with attendance of over 500000
Proven expertise in budgeting staff supervision contract management and fair or large event execution
Working with elected officials public agencies or governmental boards
Excellent interpersonal strategic planning and public communication skills
Familiarity with livestock competitions 4-H/FFA programming and agricultural events is highly desirable
Experience in large facility management contract negotiation and management project management for capital improvement projects and budget and financial management
Ability to:
Select develop motivate and supervise staff
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors strategic business partners first responders and government leaders
Exercise tact ingenuity and resourcefulness
Make verbal and written presentations in a clear and concise manner
To hold a Government Liquor License Class 5 for the Exposition and State Fair
Valid Arizona Drivers License
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
