Director of Fair and Fairground Events

Director of Fair and Fairground Events

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Board of supervisors to plan, organize, direct, and manage the Plumas and Sierra County Fair; to develop Fair program and Fairgrounds events in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the Division of Fairs and Expositions of the State Department of Food and Agriculture; to perform special assignments as directed; and to do related work as required, Board of supervisors will have final authority over the Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a Department Head position with general responsibility for the development and management of the Plumas-Sierra County Fair and Fairground events.

https://www.plumascounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/52826/Director-of-Fair-and-Fairground-Events-03-2026

Experience:

Three years of experience in the management and coordination of an event venue, such as a fair, festival, theme park, exposition or similar operation catering to the general public, including at least two years in a management or supervisory position.

Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a yearly basis.