Hamburg Fairgrounds Year Round Job Opportunities
Event Center Staff Position - Part Time/Full Time
Job Overview
• Work directly with the Event Center Manager.
• Encourage and work cooperatively, and communicate effectively with volunteers, staff, promoters, and outside service groups.
Essential Functions
• Assist with the on-site management of facilities for use of events.
• Maintain and monitor buildings and event facilities for safety, cleanliness and accommodation of event needs.
• Manage event move-in and operations, and ability to adapt and react to “last minute” requests of show organizers.
• Set up and break down incoming/outgoing events in multiple different buildings to include tale, chairs, pipe and drape, staging etc.
• Clean buildings between events, maintain cleanliness during events and building clean up at conclusion of event.
Abilities
• Ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative environments
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and be self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to work long hours, evening and weekends is a must
• Ability to push/lift 50 lbs.
• Training will be provided on cleaning techniques and machines utilized.
Requirements
• We are a very busy venue that rents space for multiple events such as craft shows, train shows, weddings, etc. individual must be dependable.
To apply send resume to: jobposting@ecfair.org and reference the job title in the subject line
All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Public Relations and Marketing Assistant - Full Time
We are looking for a career minded individual to add to the year round marketing team that will be responsible for the following…
• Assist with the development and distribution of PR materials
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with company’s initiatives
• Promote events, products and services through public relations initiatives
• Develop fresh story ideas
• Editing and proofreading
• Assist with the organization and execution of various media and PR events
• Manage PR materials, filing, copying and performing other clerical tasks
• Maintain PR database, documenting media coverage and tracking PR metrics
• Take part in brainstorming sessions and suggest innovative ideas
• Provide excellent customer service
• Use Adobe software to assist in the creation of graphic elements to be used across marketing platforms
• Assist in the content updates on digital platforms
• Assist in developing and updating key PowerPoint presentation for sales team
Requirements
• A bachelor's or associate's degree in communications, public relations, or a similar field
• Good working knowledge of PR concepts and best practices
• Experience with video production and editing
• Write, speak and interact effectively with others
• Work in a team environment
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills
• Experience with social media platforms
• Outstanding computer skills, including experience with databases and design software
• Strong communication, teamwork, and presentation skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Be able to multi task and work with multiple deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and methods
To apply, please send your resume to: jobposting@ecfair.org and include the job title in the subject line
All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted
Maintenance Grounds Keeper
Job Overview & Essential Functions
• Work directly with the Maintenance/Facilities team and all of its departments
• Monitor & maintain plant health
• Order, plant, maintain all plants, flowers and trees on property
• Order & plan landscaping
• Maintain greenhouse
• Maintain grass, edging & fertilizing
• Water gardens, lawns & landscaping
• Trim shrubs, small trees & hedges
• Clean up leaves in fall
• Winterize landscaping
• Maintain sprinkler systems
• Help with clean-up of fairgrounds
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, contractors, interns and volunteers
• Help with snow removal
• Identify potential issues and provide solutions
Abilities
• Knowledge of insect damage, disease & treatment
• Knowledge of plants, trees & shrubs
• Ability to design indoor & outdoor garden spaces
• Weed & mulch landscaping
• Ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work long hours, evenings and weekends when necessary
• Ability to be “on-call” when necessary
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, push/pull/lift 50 lbs. minimum, for extended periods of time
• Must be able to efficiently operate equipment (skid steer, tractor, manitou, loaders, mowers, telehandler, etc) or be willing to be trained
Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Show up on time & be reliable
• Team player
• Accommodate a flexible schedule & over time as needed
To apply fill out the Erie County Agricultural Society application below and send it along with your resume to: jobposting@ecfair.org
All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Maintenance Staff Member
Job Overview & Essential Functions
• Work directly with the Maintenance/Facilities team and all of its departments
• Work efficiently with all departments within the maintenance & facilities team
• Assist with general maintenance repairs
• Help with clean-up of fairgrounds
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, interns, show promoters and volunteers
• Help with snow removal
• Identify potential issues and provide solutions
Abilities
• Ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work long hours, evenings and weekends when necessary
• Ability to be “on-call” when necessary
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, push/pull/lift 50 lbs. minimum, for extended periods of time
• Ability to use step/extension ladder properly
• Must be able to efficiently operate equipment (skid steer, tractor, manitou, loaders, mowers, telehandler, etc) or be willing to be trained
Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Show up on time & be reliable
• Team player
• Accommodate a flexible schedule & over time as needed
To apply fill out the Erie County Agricultural Society application below and send it along with your resume to: jobposting@ecfair.org
All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted