PUEBLO, Colo. — The Department of Agriculture is seeking a talented and imaginative leader to take the reins of the Colorado State Fair, a well respected cultural and agricultural event older than the department itself. The fair’s General Manager provides the strategic direction and operational oversight of the Fair Division, the planning and execution of the 11-day State Fair Exhibition, as well as fairground management and master plan development.
The State Fair’s current General Manager, Scott Stoller, will remain with CDA until after the 2024 fair concludes. He will help transition leadership to the new General Manager.
“We wish the best of luck to Scott Stoller and Colorado is grateful for his leadership of the fair for the past six years, including through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “Scott was instrumental in planning the vision for how the Colorado State Fair can grow and evolve to continue providing quality entertainment and education to visitors. CDA is now looking for a candidate who can continue to take that vision and help bring it to life.”
The next General Manager will be tasked with overseeing and managing both the people and the grounds of the fair. This will include efforts to advance the Colorado State Fair Master Plan, which aims to modernize the fairgrounds through a multi-million dollar capital campaign. The General Manager will also provide direction and help produce Colorado’s annual state fair by managing staff, staff lead for the State Fair Board Authority, booking talent, overseeing third party contractors, and other event planning tasks.
Candidates best suited for this position will have experience managing fairs or similar events, working with local governments and community organizations, and working with a governing board. Applicants should be comfortable with media and government relations, have a working knowledge of agriculture and a passion for public service.
The full job description and application link can be found online at GovernmentJobs.com.
— Colorado Department of Agriculture