Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleAssistant Director State Fair
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Onondaga
Street Address 581 State Fair Blvd.
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13209
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates New York State agriculture. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition. Minimum Qualifications: *Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience. Approval for appointment to this position will go through the Budget Director Approval (BDA) process, including a fingerprint background check.
Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience working with conventions; trade shows; major fairs; expositions; convention centers; entertainment facilities; sports arenas and/or performing arts venues in the areas of fair management, equine/livestock exhibitions, event/ logistics planning, event promotions, oversight of facility use or concessions management.*
Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is recruiting for an Assistant Director for the New York State Fair. As the Assistant Director, you will oversee and manage administrative and operational aspects of events and programs at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Your responsibilities will include coordinating events, exploring new business opportunities, managing concessions and exhibition agreements, and developing engaging agricultural and livestock activities to promote New York State agriculture. You will also be tasked with strategic planning, increasing sponsorship opportunities, and attracting more year-round events to the Fairgrounds. This is a dynamic opportunity with the potential to make a real difference at the New York State Fair! The Assistant Director State Fair position is located at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY. This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday with the possibility of evening and weekend work as needed. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. This is a management/confidential (MC) position in the exempt jurisdictional class that offers a competitive salary range of $111,925- $141,439/year with excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, and Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Tevis Clark
Telephone 315-728-4254
Fax (518) 457-8852
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Street 581 State Fair Blvd.
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13209
Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this opportunity must use this link to apply by August 23, 2024: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html Within this online application please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact Tevis Clark in Human Resources at 315-728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
