Event Services & Sponsorship Specialist (Ps22)

Salary : $45,394.00 - $59,554.00 Annually
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 23-00186
Department: Natural Areas, Parks & Events
Division: AFSCME
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: AFSCME
Classification:: Program Specialist 2
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Come join our team! Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events Department provides a positive working environment with a friendly, supportive team, as well as opportunity for project flexibility, professional development and community engagement.
Is this YOU?? Apply TODAY!!
Job Summary
This position is responsible for event sales and services for the Benton County Fairgrounds. Assist with County Fair planning and develop sponsorship relations. This position is also responsible for ensuring continued revenue generation through event sales, upsells, sponsorships etc. This position requires strong customer service skills.
Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
This position has the opportunity to provide flexibility to work as a hybrid (combination of remote and on-site) for up to two days a week as long as it does not interfere with the ability to build strong working relationships and attend required on-site meetings. The initial training period may require a period of on-site presence to gain understanding of job expectation and responsibilities.
First review of applications will be January 8, 2023.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
  • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!

• After 6 months of employment:
• The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
• The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual salary range of:

• $45,394 - $59,554
• This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
• For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!

Have benefits questions?

• Reach out to us anytime:

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Associate's degree OR two-year technical certification in related area, AND
• 2 years experience in Event Planning, Administrative/Office Support, Customer Service, or closely related field .

Special Requirements:

• Valid Oregon driver's license and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Scheduling flexibility to work during the annual Benton County Fair & Rodeo (beginning of July through mid-August)

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience with fairgrounds operations preferred.
• 4-H functions and EventPro rental software experience preferred.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Jeramie Martin, Administrative Program Manager
Benton County Natural Areas, Parks & Events
Telephone: (541) 766-6348
jeramie.martin@bentoncountyor.gov
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
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For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY
Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BENEFITS SUMMARY!
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