What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Staff, Main Stage- Marin County Fair position at County of Marin, CA?
ABOUT US
The award-winning Marin County Fair is the County’s premier community event with over 90,000 attendees annually. Held annually over the 4th of July holiday, fairgoers enjoy five days of art, rides, concerts, fair food delights, shopping and so much more.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Cultural Services is looking for staff to work on the upcoming Marin County Fair, July 1st-5th, 2026. Temporary contingent positions for the 2026 Marin County Fair are:
Event Staff / Main Stage Island Pavilion Concerts.
ABOUT YOU
Bring your energy to the main stage! As an Event Staff team member at the Island Pavilion, you’ll be the face of our nightly headliner concerts, ensuring our guests have an unforgettable and safe experience.
In this role, you will greet and guide guests to General Admission, ADA seating, concessions, and restrooms while keeping a watchful eye on entrances, exits, and crowd safety. Because you'll be right in the middle of the action, candidates must be comfortable working in a loud, high-volume, live event environment. An additional 5% bilingual pay is available for staff fluent in Spanish.
Ideal Candidates Have:
- A background in event operations.
- Strong communication skills (bilingual Spanish/English is a huge plus!).
- A proactive approach to guest safety and satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Techniques for dealing with the public, individually and in groups.
- Standard theater practices and procedures, including patron seating assignment and the operation of standard equipment.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with visitors.
- Use current technology such as handheld computing devices and/or Point of Sale systems.
- Interpret, apply and explain regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain attention to detail and remaining calm while handling multiple activities or queries.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
The Minimum Qualifications are:
Previous work experience is not required. Some experience as an Usher and/or in a related field at public events or in other customer service settings is highly desirable.
Bilingual skills in Spanish are highly desirable.
Work schedules include weekends and evenings at Marin Center facilities.
- Must be available to work all 5 days of the County Fair: July 1st -5th, 2026.
- Must be able to stand and walk for six (6) hour shifts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov.
The compensation for this position is $21.46 per hour, corresponding to Step 3 of the Event Attendant classification (Job Code: 1180).
An additional 5% bilingual pay is available for staff fluent in Spanish. (Verified by department)
Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Mandatory orientation and training will take place on June 25th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Showcase Theater. If hired, attendance is required.
To view all Marin County Fair positions and apply, please visit: https://marinfair.org/jobs
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee 1, employee family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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