CDA-State Fair Program Coordinator (Program Assistant II)

CDA-State Fair Program Coordinator (Program Assistant II)

Salary

$59,460.00 - $71,352.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

BAA-00322-11122026

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Colorado State Fair

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

12/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources, Colorado Department of Agriculture, 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield CO 80021

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Department Information

Who we are:

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorados food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the states workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDAs mission is to strengthen and advance Colorados agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on five "wildly important goals:"

• Goal 1: Expanding National and International Market Access

• Goal 2: Developing Agricultural Leaders

• Goal 3: Advancing the Colorado Water Plan

• Goal 4: Implementing the Beaver Strategy

• Goal 5: Providing Education on Animal Mistreatment and Livestock Theft

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.

What you get from us:

In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)
• Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program State of Health
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

Equal Opportunity

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.

Description of Job

Organizational Purpose:

This work unit exists to support the Programming & Partnerships Department for the annual 11 day Colorado State Fair and year-round events and operations within the department

Major Objectives of the Position:

The purpose of this position is to help coordinate and assist the Programming & Partnerships Department. This includes year round and Fair time marketing and social media, in conjunction with the Programming & Partnerships Director and the contracted marketing agency. Position will assist in fulfillment of attraction setup, food and commercial vendors, sponsorship, and special events for the annual Fair. The position will assist with year round event coordination and will collect payments from renters, sponsors, and vendors. Communication and year round planning skills are necessary for this position.

Primary Duties:

Programming Fulfillment:

Brief Duty Description:

• Assist with various duties for the Programming & Partnerships Department.
• Positions will be cross trained in all areas of the Programming & Partnerships so that they are able to support and assist any customers as needed.
• This position will serve as the main point of contact for on ground attractions during the Fair, which may include ticket and credential distribution, load in assistance, and coordination with operations and other departments.
• Position will assist the Sponsorship & Rodeo Manager with sponsor fulfillment. This may include contract management, creating ticket packages, execution of deliverables, promotions, and VIP events and spaces.
• Works with other departments and organizations to plan and execute special events at the annual State Fair. Examples of these events include the Governor's Plate, Centennial Farms and Ranches, and the Junior Livestock Sale.

Year Round Events Coordination:

Brief Duty Description:

• Serves as the main point of contact for events and renters when the Sales & Rentals Manager is not available. This may include evening and weekend events as needed.
• Conducts facility tours with potential renters, explaining the rental process to them and showing them details of the facilities
• Checks out keys to renters and performs building walk through for events.
• Creates rental contracts for various public and private events. This may include coordination with Sales & Rental Manager, Finance, and General Manager.
• Collects rental payments and submits payments to the accounting department. Position assists in monthly balancing and reconciliation of all accounts.
• Manages all Pueblo County 4H events. This includes the yearly contract, event booking, and coordination of event setups with event services staff.

Vendor Coordination:

Brief Duty Description:

• Position will assist with vendor management, which may include reviewing applications and creating contracts.
• Position will assist with fulfillment of vendor contracts by ensuring contracts are signed, payments are received, and proper insurance documents are received.
• Processes ticket requests and creates packets for vendors.
• Assist with vendor load in by marking spaces, coordinating packet pick up, and communicating with vendors regarding any space issues or questions.
• Assist with grounds layout by placing vendors on the map and working with Sponsorship, Programming & Partnerships, and other departments to coordinate spaces.
• Manage the CSF Holiday Bazaar, in conjunction with Sales & Rental Manager. This includes vendor outreach, contract management, vendor check in, and on site show management.

Marketing:

Brief Duty Description:

• Management of fairgrounds newsletters. This includes maintaining an up to date email database, creating graphics and content for each newsletter at regularly scheduled intervals, and soliciting new contacts.
• Assist other departments with email outreach as needed. This may include livestock, horse show, competitive exhibits, and box office.
• This position will manage CSF social media throughout the year, and during the annual State Fair in conjunction with the contracted marketing agency and Director of Programming & Partnerships.
• Position will create social media graphics and content to be posted on all CSF channels, in conjunction with Director of Programming & Partnerships.
• Position will assist in creating social media strategy and plan for year round events.
• Assistance with media management, including trade fulfillment and on site assistance for media trailer and agency.
• Assistance with various marketing tasks including photographer coordination, special event management, printed materials, and promotional days during the Fair.
• This position regularly updates and maintains the CSF website. This may include event updates, Fair related items, and providing assistance to other departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

You must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application in order to apply

Posting will be based in 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004, USA and is considered in office and must comply with the State Fair Division flexible work arrangement policy.

This job posting may be used to fill other positions in the same classification

This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

Salary:

BIWEEKLY

$2,286.92 - $2,744.31

ANNUALLY

$59,460.00 - $71,352.00

Minimum Qualification: Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to assisting program administration or large event coordination

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to assistance in program administration or large event coordination equal to five (5) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with the State of Colorado

• Previous State Fair Experience.

• Previous event management experience

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain an active Colorado drivers license. Must be able to pass a motor vehicle background check.

• Must be a resident of the state of Colorado.

• Be willing to travel for occasional single-day trips to work sites throughout assigned area and be willing to have overnight travel to other areas of Colorado

• Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours as a regular part of event management

• Will need to work outdoors in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, and snow.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
• A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
• Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
• Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Experience with program administration
• Previous experience working with large events
• Experience working with vendors

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following:

• Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
• OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application. Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
• DD214 (if applicable)
• Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

Factors that will be assessed:

• Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
• Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
• Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

ADAAA Accommodations:

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, at mary.hunt@state.co.us or call 303-869-9006.

E-Verify

CDA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Please describe any experience with program assistance, including execution, fulfillment, and reporting?

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Please describe your large event experience, including planning, management, and day of coordination.

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Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Colorado?

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If yes to the above, please list your Employee ID Number

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