Agriculture, Arts and Education Director

Under the administrative direction of the COO, the duties of the Ag and Education Director, include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing strategies, goals, and plans aligned with the District’s mission and vision, having significant responsibilities in executing, managing, and directing a wide variety of educational, agricultural and competitive exhibits programs for the annual San Diego County Fair as well as overseeing the team planning design and décor and execution of the San Diego County Fair to increase attendance, revenue, community participation, and education, providing support and policy advice managing the activities of the Ag and Education Department, and doing other related work. This position is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Strategic Planning Team that has direct impact on the formulation of District’s policies and collaborates in developing and implementing policies that affect the entire operations of the District.  The position oversees 3 full time managers and 3 full time event coordinators who in turn manage many part-time sub-departments including: Garden Show, Flower Show, Fine Art, Design in Wood, Gems, Minerals & Jewelry, Student Showcase, Home Arts and Collections, Creative Youth, Best of K-6, Livestock, the Farm, Horse Exhibit, Theme Exhibit, Farm 2 U, Toast of the Coast Wine Competition, San Diego Craft Beer Competition, non-profit and law enforcement educational exhibits, Pet Pavilion, Charity Fair Horse Show, Photography, entry programs, fairtime office staff and more.