Fairgrounds Manager

Malheur County Fairgrounds Manager

The Malheur County Fairgrounds Manager is responsible for the operations of the Malheur County Fairgrounds and its facilities and for overseeing all aspects of the annual fair. The Fairgrounds Manager is responsible also for attaining maximum use of fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds Manager carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Fair Board which includes Fundraising projects. The Fairgrounds Manager represents the interest of the Malheur County Fair in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards established by the Fair Board. The Fairgrounds Manager maintains good public relations with the community and service organizations. The Fairgrounds Manager will be bonded in the same amount as the Fair Board according to ORS 565-210.

The Fairgrounds Manager works under the specific supervision of the Chair of the Fair Board and keeps him/her informed on a continual basis of any and all activities, problems or concerns. The Fairgrounds Manager works under the general supervision of the full Fair Board. If any conflict should occur between the Chair of the Fair Board and the full Fair Board, the Fairgrounds Manager will follow the supervision of the majority of the Fair Board.

The Fairgrounds Manager is responsible for supervising and evaluating the work of part-time Office Assistant and the Fairgrounds Caretaker. The Fairgrounds Manager has the responsibility of reviewing and approving all contracts negotiated on behalf of the Malheur County Fairgrounds and Fair.

The Fairgrounds Manager is responsible for the fiscal management of the fairgrounds which includes: Preparation of the annual budget, grant writing and reporting, assisting in audits, working with the Malheur County Administrative Officer and Treasurer, submitting to the Fair Board a monthly accounting of income and expenditures, presenting a year-end forecast; establishing and monitoring an accounting system for fair and off-season season receipts and maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies. The Fairgrounds Manager handles all contract negotiations with vendors and facilities users, maintains the Malheur County Fairgrounds in accordance with Malheur County and Fair Board Directives and policies and insures that all facilities are kept in good repair and operating condition, keeping within fiscal limitations.

High school graduate or equivalency with five years office manager and three years of financial management experience plus clerical experience or a satisfactory combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Must pass a background check.

Thorough knowledge of: Knowledge of business operations including fiscal management. Considerable knowledge of: Operations of fairs and grounds; Care and maintenance of buildings and grounds; bookkeeping and accounting principles; considerable knowledge of recordkeeping methods and Grant writing processes. Basic knowledge of: Federal and State statutes and County & City ordinances that affect program function. Working knowledge of commercial building maintenance and repair, knowledge of safety and accident prevention practices.