Employment

Electrician
Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Location: On-site at the Fairgrounds located at 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075

Hours: Full time from 7:30 am-4:00 pm; Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends for special events, including all twelve days of the Erie County Fair each August

Reports to: Facilities Manager

The Role: The Erie County Agricultural Society’s (ECAS) maintenance team is growing! We are seeking a highly motivated full-time electrician to join our team. In this role, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the setup of trade shows and tackling various electrical projects, including upgrades and new construction.

The Organization: The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private, not-for-profit membership corporation that annually produces the Erie County Fair. Established in 1819, the society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York.

Mission Statement: The basic purpose of the Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical diagrams
• Installing and maintaining electrical wiring, control systems, and lighting
• Inspecting and installing circuit breakers and transformers
• Identifying electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
• Repairing or replacing wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Following state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical systems
• Communicating with promoters, coworkers, and contractors to ensure electrical systems meet specifications
• Completing job reports and ordering supplies as needed
• Set up & take down trade shows, temporary power wiring & calculate power needs
• Knowledge of communications: cat5/cat6, lighting and HVAC control systems
• Trained in PPE and ability to follow safety procedures
• Able to troubleshoot low volt DC 24v & AC systems 120/240v, 120/208v, 277/480v, 1 phase, and 3 phase (including high voltage up to 13k volts or willing to learn)
• Able to bend EMT & PVC conduits
• Knowledge of portable generator installation and generator load calculations
• Must be flexible and help where needed (carpentry, plumbing, snow removal, barn clean out, etc.)

Qualifications:
• Valid journeyman electrician’s certification or proven experience as an electrician (minimum 5 years preferred).
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, tools, and equipment used in commercial settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and best practices
• Ability to read & understand blueprints and electric line diagrams
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to perform job-related tasks, including lifting, carrying, and pushing 75lbs, climbing, and working in various weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, based on event schedules.

Wage Range:
$24-$28 per hour

To Apply
Please send your resumes to Stephen Jarmusz at steve@ecfair.org.

Maintenance Team Member
Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Location: on the Fairgrounds located at 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Hours: Part time, seasonal between hours of: 7:30am-4pm

The Role: The Erie County Agricultural Society’s Maintenance team is growing! We are Seeking a few highly motivated individuals to assist our current team in a wide variety of daily tasks as our maintenance team maintains and assists all events on grounds all year long including Buffalo Raceway, Showplex, Ag. Discovery Center, Grange, Expo, Event Center, and Hamburg Gaming to name a few.

The Organization: The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private, not-for-profit membership corporation that annually produces the Erie County Fair. Established in 1819, the society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. Mission statement: The basic purpose pf the Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agriculture and historical legacy of New York State.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Maintenance crews in a variety of daily tasks, some examples, not limited to: moving furniture, setting up for weekly events and shows, cleaning up after shows, (including stall clean out), including ability to work with our trades onsite: plumbing, electrical, telecommunications, paint, mechanics, Carpentry, and potential snow removal.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn from all our trades onsite and grow with in role
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently in their entirely within given time frames
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist in other maintenance tasks.
• Assist Landscape crew in: Flower Bed preparation, Planting, Weeding, Watering, Leaf clean up, irrigation, pond cleaning, and Maintaining Grounds.
• Ability to spot a problem across grounds and bring to our attention
• Willing to keep our grounds beautiful, cleaning trash is a team effort amongst all.

Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings based on event schedules
• Able to follow rules and safety procedures
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Ability to operate basic power tools
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and attention to details
• Physical capability to perform job related tasks, including:
*Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 75lbs
*Climbing ladders, and lifts
*Standing, Bending, and kneeling for extended periods
*Working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and wet environments

Wage Range:
$17-$19 per hour

To Apply : Please send your resumes to jobposting@ecfair.org

Ticketing & Box Office Coordinator
Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair

Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Location: On-site at the Fairgrounds at 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075

Hours: Full time (40 hours a week); Must be able to work evenings, holidays and weekends for special events, including all twelve days of the Erie County Fair each August.

Weekend Availability: Weekend availability may be required to support the Box Office during Event Center shows. Currently, this includes approximately 16 ticketed weekend events per year, though the number may vary depending on bookings. These shows primarily take place in January, February, March, September, October, November, and December.

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer

About the Role: The Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS) is looking for a Ticketing & Box Office Coordinator to support the annual Erie County Fair, Fairgrounds Festival of Lights and year-round ticketing operations at the Fairgrounds Event Center. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, can work independently or with a team, and is detail-oriented.

About the Organization: The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership corporation. The Society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York, established in 1819.Mission Statement: The basic purpose of the Erie County Agricultural Society, producers of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, through educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Erie County Fair & Festival of Lights Gates & Ticketing
• Oversee the ticketing function for events, including the Erie County Fair general admission and Grandstand events, with the Festival of Lights
• Works closely with Saffire—building online ticketing products, updating ticket webpages and trouble-shooting ticketing equipment as needed
• Collaborate with Marketing Department to establish ticket pricing and promotions
• Prepare all admission gates (ticket booths) for events, collaborating with Maintenance, IT and Saffire Ticketing to supply the booths with equipment
• Collaborate with Credentials Coordinator to fulfill all complimentary ticket and credential orders from department managers
• Administer group ticket sales and shelter rental program
• Maintains all appropriate ticketing records and reporting
• Hire, onboard and supervise up to 100 seasonal employees

Fairgrounds Event Center Box Office & Ticketing

• Develop strong relationships with event promoters to ensure ticketing and Box Office staffing needs are met, including gathering information for marketing promotions and Incident Action Plans.
• Set up physical stations and equipment for Event Center events including kiosk set-up, Box Office set-up and gate set-up.
• Collaborate with Event Center Facility Manager, Maintenance, IT, Accounting and Marketing as necessary.
• Monitors and maintains the integrity of cash-handling and fiscal procedures, with the assistance of the Accounting Department
• Provides detailed ticketing reports on a timely basis to event promoter; maintains all ticket records
• Hire, onboard and supervise employees up to 20 Box Office employees

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Presents a positive attitude, confidence, high standards of execution, and solid problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency regarding problem resolution and flexibility.
• Willingness to learn ticketing and website software (Saffire)
• An aptitude for gathering data, compiling information, and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Ability to learn quickly and be self-motivated
• Is a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Practices excellent time management and organization and is comfortable working on multiple events at once.
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Ability to react well under pressure, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree suggested.
• Exposure to events, marketing, customer service, business administration or related field environment is preferred.
• Prior Fair experience and experience with ticketing, specifically but not limited to Saffire ticketing, is a benefit.

Physical Demands

• Shifts often require working outdoors in warm and cold temperatures.
• Ability to push/lift 25 lbs.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Hourly Rate: $21-24/hour

To Apply: Email your resume to Chief Marketing Officer, Alison Bukowski abukowski@ecfair.org.