Gates and Admissions Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Posting: Gates and Admissions Coordinator

Location: California Exposition and State Fair, Sacramento (In Office)

Job Classification: ANALYST I (JC‑510120)

Salary: $3,861.00 – $6,276.00 per month (state minimum schedule applicable for new to state candidates)

Work Week: Wednesday – Sunday (including nights and holidays)

Work Shift: Nights and weekends included

The incumbent reports to the Parking and Admissions Manager and is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and directing gates and admissions staff. The role involves collection and allocation of money at admission gates and overall gate operations for various public attractions at Cal Expo.

• Coordinate, schedule, and direct gates and admissions staff.
• Oversee collection and allocation of money at admission gates.
• Ensure efficient gate operations during public attractions.

• Periodic overtime.
• May be required to respond after work hours.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, airborne dust, fumes, vapors, chemicals, medical waste, and blood borne pathogens.

See Class Specification.

• Minimum of 1 year of admissions and ticket control experience.
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills; problem solving under pressure.
• Exceptional customer service skills in a high‑volume venue.
• Knowledge of ETIX ticketing system and basic data analysis tools.
• Ability to multi‑task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks and projects on short notice.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk throughout the facility, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Application Methods: Electronic through Cal Career or by Mail Drop‑off.

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the following questions (maximum 2 pages, single spaced, numbered in order). Answers must be provided for each question below:

• Describe a time you had to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines. How did you prioritize your tasks and ensure all objectives were met?
• Describe a time you worked with a large, diverse team to achieve a complicated goal. What was your role and how did you reach a successful outcome?
• Tell us about a time you noticed a coworker's work quality was below standard. How did you address it directly with them, and what was the final result?

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date: 3/13/2026
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Required application documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – electronic or paper.
• Resume.
• Statement of Qualifications.

For mailed or hand‑delivered applications, include Job Control (JC‑510120) and title of the position on the STD 678 form.

Mailing address: CA Exposition and State Fair, Attn:
Human Resources, 81# 26‑030, 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815.

Drop‑off hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM at the same address.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request them at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have LIST or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Human Resources Contact: (916) 263‑3114,

EEO Contact: EEO Officer, (916) 263‑3114,

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice).

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.