Events Coordinator

Tanana Valley State Fair Association

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

Pay: $18.00 - $20.98 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK 99709: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person