Position: Event Services Manager
About: This is a courtesy posting for the Iowa State Fair. The Event Services Manager position involves leading the strategic direction and execution of the Event Services Department at the Iowa State Fair. The role includes overseeing budgeting, strategic planning, vendor relationships, and ensuring a seamless event experience for clients.
Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years of professional level management in event management, event planning/hospitality, ideally with a convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose assembly facility is desirable. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Event Management, Hospitality, or other related fields. Event management certification preferred; CMP, CMM etc. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours equals one year) of the required.
Benefits: employee discount on food and beverages, 401(k), flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, comprehensive health insurance
