Coordinator, Community Affairs

Responsibilities

• Community Affairs and Engagement
• Coordinate community programs, educational outreach, special events, and initiatives that advance the State Fair’s nonprofit mission.
• Support charitable giving, grants, sponsorships, and community initiatives, including coordination with nonprofit partners and grant recipients.
• Maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, agencies, and other partners while identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement.
• Visit with community partners and grant recipients, as appropriate, to understand needs, document outcomes, and support responsible use of funding.
• Maintain an organized, accessible database of community partners, contacts, programs, and related activities.
• Research community needs, emerging opportunities, and best practices to inform program development and continuous improvement.
• Represent the State Fair of Texas at community events and meetings and speak on behalf of the organization as approved by leadership.
• Big Tex Scholarship Program
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the Big Tex Scholarship Program, including application cycles, deadlines, student communications, records, and program logistics.

Requirements

• Work across departments to support community engagement, educational programming, and opportunities to connect audiences with the Fair’s mission.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, proactively communicate progress, anticipate needs, and resolve routine challenges independently.
• Prepare, proofread, and maintain correspondence, reports, agendas, program materials, and other documentation.
• Develop and coordinate content, program materials, and impact stories in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Support the mission and core values of the State Fair of Texas, including Texantude, enthusiastic customer focus, exemplary team spirit, affection for the Fair and its mission, and stewardship of tradition.
• Perform additional related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for community programs and events. This position, like all State Fair of Texas positions, requires working throughout the entire 24-day annual State Fair each fall, including extended hours as operational needs require.
• Knowledge of the State Fair of Texas, its mission, programs, and history.
• Knowledge of: Community engagement, nonprofit programs, and relationship management.
• Knowledge of: Program coordination, event planning, recordkeeping, and administrative practices.