Deputy Fair Manager - Chief Operating Officer - County of Sonoma (santa rosa)

Building Our Community Through Celebrations, Events, and Traditions. We Invite You To Join The Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Executive Team As Our Chief Operating Officer! Starting Salary Up To $149,145/Annually* For First Consideration, Apply By August 11, 2025. We seek a highly skilled manager who has a strong understanding of the various practices and principles of event center operations, fair management, public relations, personnel and financial administration, contract negotiation and administration, and property management practices. Please view our Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Chief Operating Officer Brochure for further details regarding our Ideal Candidate and the Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc.. In addition to generous starting pay, expansive opportunities for growth and development, being part of a challenging and rewarding work environment that offers continuous training and education, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better the communities of our region, you can look forward to some excellent benefits*, including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Employees in this class are in the unclassified service; this class is exempt from the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma as stated in Section 5 of Ordinance No. 305-A as amended. The formal classification title for this position is Deputy Fair Manager. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory. *Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now