Assistant Coordinator - The Farm
About The Position
The Assistant Coordinator assists the Exhibit Coordinator with the development and implementation of education, programming, and design for The Farm exhibit. This includes agricultural education presentations, hands-on demonstrations, guest engagement activities, and interactive displays. The role develops and stewards relationships with agricultural producers, commodity groups, educational institutions, community organizations, industry professionals, and vendors to promote participation and highlight the exhibit’s educational and community impact. It also supports coordination of exhibitors, presenters, and partners to ensure alignment with exhibit goals and operational standards. The position supports the Program Supervisor, Exhibit Coordinator, and team in executing The Farm’s goals, timelines, operational plans, and budgets. It contributes to daily farm operations, agricultural education programming, livestock and horticulture area setup and maintenance, customer service, and compliance with health, safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity requirements. The role advances the Agriculture, Arts and Education Department’s mission to connect audiences to agriculture and arts through inspiring exhibits, educational experiences, and competitions that encourage community connection.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with team members, provide excellent customer service, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Customer service experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, especially during Fair operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting agricultural programs, livestock operations, events, or educational programming.
Responsibilities
- Support the Program Supervisor, Exhibit Coordinator, and team members in executing The Farm’s goals, timelines, and operational plans.
- Support the Program Supervisor and Exhibit Coordinator in executing exhibit goals, operational plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Assist with daily operations, including watering plants and animals, cleaning pens and facilities, and picking up trash.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity regulations and protocols.
- Help coordinate and implement agricultural education programming, including demonstrations, presentations, youth engagement activities, and interactive learning experiences.
- Support scheduling and coordination of presenters, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff.
- Monitor and manage livestock-related supplies, feed, equipment, and facility needs; initiate orders and prepare procurement documentation as required.
- Assist with assembly, maintenance, and disassembly of livestock areas, horticulture areas, pens, equipment, signage, and exhibit infrastructure.
- Provide professional customer service to exhibitors, fairgoers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries regarding operations, programming, and participation opportunities.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records using established department IT systems.
- Attend required in-person meetings and virtual conferencing sessions.
- Work safely in office and agricultural environments and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Act ethically and represent the Fair and Department professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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