Company: Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.
Position Title: Operations Manager
Department: Fair Park
Reports To: Executive Vice President of Fair Park / Vice President of Events & Operations
Supervises: Hourly Employees, Crew Members and Temporary Employees
Classification: Full-Time, Salary
Pay Range: $45,000 to $55,000 annually (dependent upon experience)
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
OKC Fair Park (Year-Round Operations)
- Assist in overall operation of OKC Fair Park events.
- Manage and supervise OKC Fair Park crews
- Assist with promoter services and equipment needs.
- Build a strong working relationship with show promoters.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of crew members.
- Create schedules for equipment operators, footing specialists and crew members based on business needs.
- Delegate duties for daily operations and follow up to ensure that the finished product is satisfactory.
- Enforce rules and regulations of the OKC Fair Park and the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal.
- Work closely with Event Managers to strategize completion of tasks needed for events in-house and turnovers.
- Work with Show Promoters and Event Managers to determine footing needs and communicate to operators.
- In coordination with VP of Events & Operations, communicate with 3rd party contractors including footing installation/removal, contract stall cleaning and waste removal.
- Assist with any additional duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned by OKC Fair Park Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents.
- Obtain forklift license through on-site training.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
State Fair (Annual Event)
- Monitor and assist all agencies and their personnel contracted during the Oklahoma State Fair which includes but is not limited to barn crew, housekeeping and set-ups as needed.
- Monitor performance and work schedules of crew members.
- Notify temporary agencies of problems related to contracted employees placed at the Oklahoma State Fair.
- Assist with any additional duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned by OKC Fair Park Exec. Vice President and Vice Presidents.
- Assist in other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
- College education a plus.
- Event operations experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of arena footing management.
- Professional communication skills, including written, oral, telephone and interpersonal; strong supervisory skills, conflict management/customer service skills; problem solving and organization.
- Self-motivated, effective multitasker with the ability to work efficiently with minimal or no supervision.
- Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time, with extreme accuracy, a collaborative work style and commitment to quality.
- Proficiency with computers, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
General Requirements
- Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
- Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm, professional manner.
- Effectively communicate with others in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative environment.
- Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle-free clothing, proper uniform/attire, close attention to personal hygiene).
- Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Speak, read and write in English. Multi-lingual proficiency a plus.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
- Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility, covering long distances with ease, managing assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions.
- Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items and/or assist others in lifting heavier objects, as job demands.
- Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required.
Benefits
- A 401(k) program is available once the employee meets the eligibility requirements for participation.
- Based on job classification, additional benefits that may be offered include Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Various Supplemental Insurances.
- Access to on-site workout facility.