POSITION OPEN: FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR HORSE SUPERINTENDENT(s)
This is a VOLUNTEER POSITION.
If you are interested in an opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills and be an active participant in planning the Fairfield County Junior Fair, we would encourage you to apply for the position of Junior Fair Horse Superintendent. We are looking for individual interested in working with the Senior & Junior Fair Board and staff to provide the following duties:
- Operate the Junior Horse Show during the Fairfield County Fair
- In December, review the rules for the Junior Fair Horse Show and assist in updating rules to meet current industry standards with advisement from the 4-H and FFA Horse Advisors.
- In January, we strongly encourage you to attend the Ohio 4-H Horse Volunteer Training.
- Provide input to the Skillathon event as needed.
- Develop a communication instrument with exhibitors through email through out the year on upcoming events related to the horse show. Database will be provided.
- Assign and schedule stall assignments for horse exhibitors.
- Plan and conduct with your committee the Junior Fair Horse Show at the fair.
- Coordinate Junior Fair Horse showmanship.
- Complete all required documents regarding horse show results and champions.
- Work with sponsors and their commitment to award sponsorship.
- Seek with assistance new award sponsors for new award areas.
- Work closely with Junior Fair Director, Senior Fair Horse Director, Fair Manager, and 4-H & FFA leadership.
- Follow up in early September non-sponsored awards and assist in finding sponsors.
Skills required:
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Timely follow up on calls, emails, or problems.
- Ability to work alongside volunteers, Junior Fair Board Members, parents, and exhibitors of all ages.
- Computer skills utilizing spreadsheets and word processing skills.
- An outgoing personality that will be the spokesperson for the Junior Fair Horse Program.
- Work in a cooperatively with the Senior Fair Board, Senior Fair Horse Director, Junior Fair Superintendents, OSU Extension Staff, and 4-H & FFA leadership.
Applicants should send a resume with cover letter to Doug Shell, Junior Fair Director at lshell171@gmail.com by Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Applicants must be a resident of Fairfield County.
All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected applicants will be interviewed.