2026 PR Operations Coordinator

About the role

The State Fair of Texas is seeking a part-time coordinator to join the Public Relations (“PR”) Department. The PR Department consists of the Fair’s Communications, Community Affairs, Guest Services, Philanthropy, and Scholarship teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the nonprofit mission of the State Fair of Texas.
• Provide day-to-day support to senior vice president of PR and the overall PR team.
• Manage database management across all departments within PR.
• Affiliate with community organizations, donors, volunteers, media, and the public.
• Assist in scheduling of meetings, television appearances, interviews, radio remotes, and film shoots as necessary for senior VP of public relations.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly proficient computer skills with demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with constituent management programs like Salesforce, other CRM, or data management software programs.
• Excellent organizational and proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities and projects.
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Knowledge of the DFW media landscape is very beneficial.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.