State Fair Administrator , SG-; NY HELPS

Posting Dates:
January 7, 2026
- January 17, 2026

Do you love creating unforgettable experiences that people will cherish forever? If so, we have the perfect job for you! The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is looking for a State Fair Administrator 2 to work at the Great New York State Fair.

The State Fair Administrator develops and implements programs and events to promote New York State (NYS) agriculture. Duties for this position include creating educational and interactive exhibits to complement NYS agriculture and educate fairgoers; developing, evaluating and updating policies and procedures, entry fees and prize monies, and schedules related to agricultural events and competitions; develops and recommends an annual budget for programs and events;

trains and supervises staff; serves as the primary contact for event participants; works closely with the finance office on contracts and payments for services for events and ensures conformance to contractual terms; reviews and monitors financial settlements of competitions, ensuring that prize monies are properly calculated and accounted for; participates on committees and meetings related to the State Fair and other events, and serves as liaison with various agricultural groups.

Located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, this is a full-time position with working hours of 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. With the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment, you will have the chance to create unforgettable fair experiences that will be remembered for years to come.

The starting salary for the State Fair Administrator 2 is $86,681/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 23.

The selected candidate will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary.

Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-23 job rate salary of $109,650/ year!

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

NY HELPS

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates may be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment to this title if they meet the Direct-line lower-level Promotion Title Qualifications or if there are fewer than 3 interested internal qualified candidates in the direct-line lower-level promotion title, AND they meet the listed NY HELPS open-competitive minimum qualifications.

Direct-line lower-level Promotion Title Qualifications :
The direct line field is comprised of a single title that is the immediate lower-level title to the title being filled. This requires one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a State Fair Administrator 1, SG-18.

NY HELPS Open-Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven years of experience in managing and coordinating events, exhibits, competitions, and the use and rental of facilities, concessions, or supplement services to maximize the facilities' use and profitability.

NY HELPS Open-Competitive
Minimum Qualifications Substitution: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for…