EQUESTRIAN DIRECTOR

The FLORIDA STATE FAIR AUTHORITY, located in TAMPA, FLORIDA, seeks a Director of Equestrian for its equestrian facility.

Candidate will report directly to the Executive Director.   A four year degree in a Business related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in managing an equestrian facility preferred. 

Ideal candidate will be responsible for:  producing and managing the equestrian events at the annual Florida State Fair, contracting and overseeing the successful execution of scheduled events, facilities management, and such functions and duties as required by the Executive Director. 

Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and have a working knowledge of Excel.

Candidate must possess flexibility, and willingness to work irregular hours in a fast paced environment.

Position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit resume and salary history to: Evelyn Torres, HR Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . EOE/DFWP

 CRACKER COUNTRY MUSEUM DOCENT PROGRAM

To help Cracker Country, a Rural Florida Living History Museum, reach our goals for the future, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and outgoing people.  Cracker Country's Museum Docent Program gives its members the opportunity to journey back to 1890s Florida to experience rural living first hand. Through these eyes, docents invite visitors to join them in accurately recreating the life of early Floridians.  Interested individuals must strive to delight our guests with experiences in an atmosphere that is safe, enjoyable and historically accurate.  If you enjoy working with others in a team oriented atmosphere, we offer the following opportunities within our Museum Docent Program:

Historical Interpreter (Part-time) - These positions have a fixed work schedule, based on our museum's public programming.

Qualifications:

• Museum education, public speaking and guest services experience a plus, but not necessary.
• Enjoy interacting with people and groups of all ages, utilizing strong verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for several hours at a time and be able to perform light to moderate physical activity.
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to all duties and responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Historical Interpreters would be expected to work ALL days of public museum programming, approximately 400 hours per year. 
• Willingness to learn or expand knowledge of historical material and period activities and organize that information in a concise and coherent manner for presentation to our museum guests.
• This position is required to wear historically accurate clothing in all weather conditions.

For immediate consideration, please email your letter of interest and resume to Dan Marshall, Museum Experiences Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and download our employment application.

Museum Docent (Volunteer/Part Time) - These positions have flexible time commitments, working with your availability. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit time to the museum on a flexible basis.
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to all duties and responsibilities.
• Enjoy interacting with people and groups of all ages, utilizing strong verbal and communication skills.
• Museum education, public speaking and guest services experience a plus, but not necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Opportunities to help the museum are available in a variety of areas:  historical interpretation, maintenance, gardening/landscaping, office, etc.
• Pay is available for hours worked in front of the public interpreting the history of rural Florida.
• Other duties are considered volunteer time, including training.

For immediate consideration, please email your letter of interest to Daniel Marshall, Museum Experiences Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and download our employment application.

The Florida State Fair Authority is an equal opportunity employer.  The Florida State Fair Authority operates the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Florida State Fair in association with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner.

For more information or to submit a resume and salary history, please contact Director of Human Resources Evelyn Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . EOE/DFWP