Lewis County is looking for an “energetic” and experienced candidate for its next Southwest Washington Fair and events manager, according to a job posting released this week.
“The manager will be expected to implement a new style of operation and think outside of the box to increase revenues and event attendance,” the posting states. “The position will require an individual with entrepreneurial skills who will take the (Southwest Washington Fair) in a new direction and redefine what the SWWF and its facilities can and will be accomplishing in the future.”
Compensation for the position is listed as $62,556 to $84,120 per year with medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
The manager will be required to manage fair and events operations, marketing, sponsorships and grants, budgets and staff. The manager will also be required to participate in the Southwest Washington Fair Commission and Fair Association and conduct public relations functions, among other tasks. The fair manager works under the County Central Services Director.
Applications are due by June 26.
The posting is available at https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov.
Former fair manager Gale Sobolesky’s employment with the county was terminated in January, at the same time as former Central Services Director Michael Strozyk. At the time, members of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to make changes at the fairgrounds and see higher revenue from the facility.
Centralia City Councilor Lee Coumbs is acting as the interim fair manager. He is anticipated to serve as the fair manager through the 2016 season.
