Employment
Fill out the digital application below.
Horticulture Supervisor
Purpose: Coordinate the competitive horticulture departments and competitions at the Alaska State Fair so that they are attractive, organized, fair, and educational.
Term: Part-time year round (flexible)
- 10 hours/month Oct thru Apr
- 20 hours/month May thru Jul
- 80 hours/month Aug & Sep
Minimum Qualifications: Computer skills (Microsoft Office). Attention to detail imperative. Ability to work well with people.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Submit Crops Department guide changes.
- Coordinate and supervise the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
- Coordinate and supervise Crops Department & Bonsai Exhibits
- Recruit donors and organize the horticulture special award program.
- Recruit and supervise volunteers, judges and weights & measures personnel.
- Clean and organize horticulture area before and after fair. Coordinate donations of horticulture exhibit to local organizations.
- Ensure horticulture exhibits are received, judged and displayed properly.
- Oversee judges’ results and update digital system.
- Process and mail out all special awards.
- Submit Crops Department guide changes.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
