Liberal arts Jobs in Irving, TX

Job Description

Job Description

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About the State Fair of Texas

Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve our home, Fair Park; underwrite museums, community initiatives, and scholarship programs to support students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education; and help improve State Fair operations.

SUMMARY

The Creative Arts Coordinator for the State Fair of Texas will oversee contestant registration, manage the entry database, and ensure the smooth operation of competitive events (Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contests) for the Creative Arts department. This individual will work closely with Creative Arts participants, the Fair staff and volunteer judges to organize and track all aspects of the competition, from entry submissions to judging and announcing the final results.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential Functions :

• Assist in the development of all materials related to the Creative Arts contests (contestant handbooks, website, etc.)
• Manage the entry process from the contest set up in the entry portal to entry management from contest participants. The position is responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database of all contestant information and entry details. Additionally, the position will work with the accounting team to ensure revenue from entry fees is properly applied.
• Lead communication with contestants to confirm registration, respond to questions regarding the entry process (rules, entry procedures) on the phone, in person, and via email, and ensure contestants have a positive experience. Assist in ensuring entries meet the eligibility requirements of the registered contest.
• Oversee the logistics related to contest execution. The position will ensure materials needed to “take in” and judge Creative Arts Entries are built and distributed as scheduled to the team for execution.
• When judging is complete, supervise the data entry for winning entries and publish the results on the Fair’s website. As well as the data capture of the location of the winning entries in the showcase displays.
• Create pre and post-contest reporting and departmental metrics.
• Manage the Creative Arts cookbook and merchandise sales before and during the Fair. Oversee inventory, staffing, and cash management for the sales counter in the Creative Arts building and assist SVP of Customer Engagement with the distribution of cookbooks to the Fair’s merchandise partner.
• Manage and coordinate the purchase of the supply inventory for the kitchens (Contest and Demo) in the building.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education and / or Experience :

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED and EXERCISED

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