Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,500.00 - $74,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Collaborative environment
opportunities for professional growth
Work on high-profile events
Creative and innovative workplace
Operational excellence focus
Job Description
Fairplex is a premier event venue located in Southern California, renowned for hosting some of the region's most iconic events such as the LA County Fair, along with a wide range of year-round festivals, cultural celebrations, conventions, and community programs. Set on a sprawling 487-acre campus, Fairplex serves as a vibrant hub for the community, providing a dynamic space where culture, entertainment, and business converge. The venue has earned a reputation for delivering unforgettable experiences that not only entertain but also enrich the community, fostering connections across diverse groups of people. Fairplex is committed to maintaining an environment that promotes... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience managing large-scale public events such as festivals, fairs, or conventions
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple events simultaneously
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to drive a golf cart
- Ability to walk, stand for long periods, and move around event grounds including stairs
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
- Ability to read and interpret floor plans as submitted by show managers and fire department
- Ability to communicate via phone and handheld two-way radio
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management preferred or 2 years of experience coordinating a variety of events and activities
- Experience managing events, festivals, fairs, conventions, or large-scale public gatherings
- Strong organizational and project-management skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities
- Solutions-oriented mindset and ability to stay composed under pressure
- Effective communication skills with promoters, service providers, and the public
- Strong computer skills and understanding of financial metrics
- Ability to direct others during events and communicate effectively orally and in writing
Job Duties
- Oversee end-to-end event operations from planning through execution and wrap-up
- Serve as primary liaison for clients, vendors, internal departments, and operational teams
- Develop event timelines, layouts, staffing plans, and production schedules
- Coordinate with Facilities, Security, Food & Beverage, Marketing to ensure flawless event delivery
- Manage budgets, track expenses, and support contract compliance
- Lead on-site event operations with professionalism and calm under pressure
- Ensure all events meet Fairplex standards for safety, guest experience, and brand integrity
- Identify operational efficiencies and best practices for continuous improvement
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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