Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Grand Island, NE. This employee will be experienced in all aspects of advertising, hospitality planning and execution, and will be charged with establishing brand standards and implementation for the State Fair and Aksarben Stock Show. This role will also involve maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders to ensure event success and overall guest satisfaction.

Background experience in graphic design, marketing, journalism, hospitality, and communications is preferred.

Position Qualifications

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Exemplary communication skills.
Ability to read, follow, and implement assigned projects within advertising, hospitality and sponsorship departments.
Willing to work in-person at the Nebraska State Fair office.
Travel as needed, including some nights and weekends, especially during events.
Be an active member of the community and fair industry.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to coordinate and complete all graphic design projects in-house, including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Work with Marketing Director to maintain uniform branding across all digital and print mediums.
Assist with updating and managing website and app for the Nebraska State Fair.
Assist with curating and scheduling social media content, as needed.
Manage all digital screens during Fair to ensure that accurate and timely information is displayed correctly, and all screens are in working order through the event.
Create and adapt a monthly newsletter to inform Fair Fan Club of announcements, sales, upcoming events and more.
Support the sponsorship department by carrying out sponsorship fulfillment as it relates to banners, logos on screens, hospitality needs, videos on screens, etc.
Manage the Nebraska State Fair brand and image by developing, guiding, and maintaining company-wide quality standards for documents, media, grounds and environment.
Organize and coordinate hospitality event reservations, requests, and amenities, including recruitment of new businesses and organizations to fill hospitality spaces.
Supervise and oversee all details for each hospitality event: venue, staffing, cleaning, equipment, catering, bar, and special requests.
Establish standards for customer service, and overall guest experience, including coordination of annual guest survey.
Contribute to State Fair team building events and activities.
Work with County Fairs to coordinate the County Fair Tour and District Meeting schedules.
Plan and execute the Aksarben Stock Show Reception and sponsors handing out awards during the event.
Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Compensation, Benefits, Perks

Position starting at $50k annually
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Staff development opportunities
Special event access
Misc. perk packages during event season

Company Description

The Nebraska State Fair is an 11-day event in Grand Island, NE, celebrating the achievements of Nebraskans, youth, and agricultural traditions. The Fair offers educational and entertaining experiences while showcasing the state’s rich agricultural heritage. The Fair also manages the Aksarben Stock Show, a four-day youth livestock event aimed at educating and benefiting families. Both events are hosted on Fonner Park’s campus, making Grand Island a hub for community celebration and agricultural recognition.

The full job description is available at www.statefair.org under the Jobs tab.

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Marketing & Hospitality Manager