NEBRASKA STATE FAIR & AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW
MARKETING & HOSPITALITY MANAGER

SUMMARY:
This employee will be experienced in all aspects of advertising and hospitality planning and execution and is charged with establishing brand standards and full scope implantation for the State Fair and Aksarben marketing as well as partner relationships and overall guest satisfaction.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to coordinate and complete all graphic design projects in-house including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Work with marketing director to maintain uniform branding across all digital and print mediums.
• Assist with updating and managing website and app for the Nebraska State Fair.
• Assist with curating and scheduling social media content, as needed.
• Manage all digital screens during Fair to ensure that accurate and timely information is displayed correctly, and all screens are in working order through the event.
• Create and adapt a monthly newsletter to inform Fair Fan Club of announcements, sales, upcoming events and more.
• Support the sponsorship department by carrying out sponsorship fulfillment as it relates to banners, logos on screens, hospitality needs, videos on screens, etc.
• Manage the Nebraska State Fair brand and image by developing, guiding, and maintaining company-wide quality standards for documents, media, grounds and environment.
• Organize and coordinate hospitality events reservations, requests, and amenities, including recruitment of new businesses and organizations to fill hospitality spaces.
• Supervise and oversee all details for each hospitality event: venue, staffing, cleaning, equipment, catering, bar, and special requests.
• Establish standards for customer service, and overall guest experience, including coordination of annual guest survey.
• Contribute to State Fair team building events and activities including the Volunteer program banquet(s) and training sessions, NAFM activities, Zone 5 hosting, and other similar events and activities.
• Work with County Fairs to coordinate the County Fair Tour and District Meeting schedules.
• Plan and execute AKSS Reception and sponsors handing out awards during the event.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read, follow, and implement assigned projects within advertising, hospitality and sponsorship departments.
• Must be willing to work in-person at the Nebraska State Fair office.
• Travel as needed, including some nights and weekends, especially during events.
• Be an active member of the community and fair industry.
  
  
  For full job listing and requirements, please visit our website: https://www.statefair.org/careers/