Event Services & Sponsorship Specialist (Ps22)

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.

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: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

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
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."
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: Veterans Resources. 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.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.Employment Type: Regular Full-time