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Apply at www.santacruzcountyfair.com/careers

The 14th District Agricultural Association (DAA)/Santa Cruz County Fair is accepting applications for its Chief Executive Officer, also referred to as Fair Manager. The Fair Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our 105-acre fairgrounds in Watsonville, including planning and managing a successful annual fair. Year-round, the Fair Manager oversees the organization`s staff and volunteers, finances and accounting of the DAA, events held on site, maintenance of the facilities and grounds, and overall promotion of the organization and implementation of the board`s policy decisions.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following via email to Rachel Wells, Board President, at wells@santacruzcountyfair.com (please include "CEO Application" in the subject line), or in person at the fair office at 2601 E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076. Applications due by May 5th, 2025.

• Cover letter indicating why you believe you should be considered and what qualifications you possess that have prepared you for the role
• Resume
• State Employment Application Form (STD 678): https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/STD678.pdf
• Supplemental Application Form: Click to Download