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Job Description
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General Summary:
The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to support the planning, organization, and execution of all competitive events, including but not limited to livestock shows, rodeo competitions, agricultural contests, and other fair-related activities. This leadership role works closely with the Manager, staff, and volunteers to ensure efficient operations and successful event outcomes. The Assistant Manager will take an active role in managing timelines and logistics along with contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. Strong management skills, attention to detail, and a passion for agricultural and community events are essential to advancing the Fairs mission and long-term goals.
Essential Duties:
Event and Program Coordination
-Assist in organizing and managing the annual Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo, including all logistics and planning efforts.
-Lead competitive events such as livestock shows, creative arts contests, and daily competitionsoverseeing rulebooks, entries, communication with exhibitors, awards, scholarships, and on-site logistics.
-Support selected events hosted at the Brazos County Expo Complex as needed. Volunteer and Intern Management
-Help recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate volunteers, with a strong emphasis on retention and engagement.
-Manage intern scheduling, onboarding, training, and mentorship throughout their program participation. Scholarship Program
-Coordinate all aspects of the scholarship program, including application processes, committee management, recipient selection, awards coordination, and presentation planning.
Marketing and Communications
-Maintain and update the Fairs website, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and informative for attendees, participants, volunteers, and sponsors.
-Assist in managing all social media platforms with creative, engaging content that enhances brand awareness and community engagement. Sponsorship and Partner Relations
-Assist in identifying, acquiring, and retaining sponsorships.
-Support sponsor relationship management, including benefit fulfillment and event presence coordination to ensure positive, long-term partnerships.
Strategic Support and Innovation
-Help develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals to improve the Fairs operations and elevate its status as a leading regional event.
-Collaborate with the manager to prepare and monitor the annual budget.
-Generate and implement creative ideas to enhance the Fairs impact, efficiency, and recognition within the industry.
Community and Youth Engagement
-Partner with County Extension Agents and agricultural science teachers to promote agricultural education and career development opportunities for youth.
-Support outreach efforts that build community relationships and strengthen youth participation in Fair events. Additional Duties
-Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned to further support the success of the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo as well as the Brazos County Expo Complex. Must be willing to work various hours as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Other Duties as assigned.
Supervision
Received: Manager, BV Fair and Exposition
General Manager, Exposition Complex and Brazos Valley Fair and Exposition
Given: Responsible for the supervision of all personnel and volunteers of the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo.
Education
Required: A four-year university/college degree is required
Preferred: Degree in related field and advanced degrees are preferred
Experience
Required:
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft, Adobe, ShoWorks, Showman App, and all social
media platforms.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required: None
Preferred: None
Physical Demands
Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or to feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as equipment, supplies, and portable displays. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Typical: Experience with the livestock/horse industry and specifically the livestock show industry is desired. The ability to handle interpersonal relationships as involved with working with volunteers in a professional and diligent manner is paramount to the success of this position. Knowledge of job-related information systems and technology is essential. Demonstrated history of leadership, negotiation skills, and communication skills with proven abilities in critical thinking/analysis, strategic planning, setting short/long term goals, budgeting and program evaluation are desired.
Work Environment
Typical: Deadline oriented project environment. Extensive walking, heavy telephone, computer, and interpersonal contact. Highly accurate, organizational skills required. Some travel will be required. Extended hours required during peak periods, special projects and during Fair and Rodeo time.
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