Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $150,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation plan
Paid parental leave
Job Description
Ada County is a proactive government organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for its diverse community. With a workforce of over 2,000 employees, Ada County thrives on collaborative, mission-driven work culture that emphasizes public service, transparency, and innovation. The county manages various public assets and services that impact thousands of residents daily, striving to foster community development and economic growth. Among its notable assets is Expo Idaho, a premier multi-use venue located in Garden City, Idaho. Established in 1967, Expo Idaho is renowned for hosting the iconic Western Idaho Fair, which attracts over 250,000 visitors annually and serves... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years experience in event management or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership in complex organizational settings
- Strong financial management and budgeting skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to walk facility grounds and lift up to 20 lbs
- Strong customer service orientation
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, event management, or related field
- Extensive experience managing large-scale events and multi-use venues
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with strategic planning and policy development
- Ability to build and maintain community partnerships
- Familiarity with government or public sector operations preferred
Job Duties
- Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans
- Advise Ada County Board of Commissioners on operational priorities
- Serve as public-facing representative in media and public forums
- Ensure successful partnerships with property leases
- Maintain communication with county departments
- Oversee day-to-day facility operations and event planning
- Manage production of the Western Idaho Fair
- Negotiate and facilitate year-round event bookings
- Conduct studies and audits for facility needs
- Collaborate with Boise Professional Soccer representatives
- Manage enterprise fund with no tax support
- Develop and administer annual budget
- Generate revenue through strategic bookings and sponsorships
- Lead financial planning and contract administration
- Monitor budget and expenditures
- Lead and develop diverse team of staff
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture
- Set goals and performance metrics
- Oversee hiring, training, and supervision of personnel
- Strengthen community partnerships
- Oversee marketing, branding, and public communication
- Identify revenue opportunities
- Foster relationships with sponsors and vendors
- Compile and review reports
- Oversee maintenance of department records
- Perform related duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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