Farm Products Show Director

Salary: $86,299.00 - $131,208.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-20154
Department: Department of Agriculture
Division: AG Bur Frm Shw
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 55210
Position Number: 00008123
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00047500
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Farm Show
Worksite Address: 2300 North Cameron Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email: RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you someone who is driven by a passion for leadership and eager to make a difference? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic Director to join our dedicated team. In this key role, you will provide high-level, complex professional direction, supervision, and coordination of program services at the Farm Show Complex. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills while contributing to a meaningful mission and advancing your professional growth. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will serve as the Executive Director of the Bureau of Farm Show. You are responsible for the planning, marketing, directing, managing, evaluating, and supervising all activities and staff within the Farm Show Complex and associated buildings and grounds. The position also directly supports the Farm Products Show Commission and oversees planning and execution of state-sponsored events, most notably the annual PA Farm Show.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree with course work in agriculture or agribusiness and ten years of experience in the agricultural exhibition field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides required knowledge of the agricultural exhibition field.

Additional Requirements:

• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in hospitality, management, or agriculture.
• 5 or more years of experience in event management or planning with convention centers or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience with experience in supervisory union/contract covered employees.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Preferred Qualification - Do you possess experience in hospitality, management, or agriculture?

• Yes
• No

02

Preferred Qualification - Do you possess 5 or more years of experience in event management or planning with convention centers or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Preferred Qualification - Do you possess 5 or more years of supervisory experience with experience in supervisory union/contract covered employees?

• Yes
• No

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