Fair Court Chaperone

About the role

The Umatilla County Fair Court and its Chaperone are entrusted with the important role of representing the Fair as public ambassadors. This is a significant undertaking funded by Umatilla County.

Responsibilities

• All Fair Court activities.
• Communicating with Fair Court members regarding all event instructions (Fair Court members are responsible for communicating with, and passing information to their parents).
• Scheduling and logistics for parades, luncheons, radio interviews, photo shoots and public appearances.
• Obtaining approval of the list of scheduled events and appearances, by presenting the year's schedule to the Fair Coordinator.
• Overseeing the conduct and appearance of the Court.
• Dictating when Court members may leave the group during events.
• Checking Court members in and out of their official duties for each event.
• Ordering (with approval and guidelines set by Fair Coordinator) of the Court wardrobe.
• Ensuring that official clothing furnished by the Fair is to be used only for Fair Court appearances. It shall be kept clean and maintained at all times whether in the possession of the Chaperone or Court member.
• Submitting regular monthly reports to the Fair Coordinator (which will be presented at the Fair Board meetings).
• Contacting the Fair Coordinator to discuss other options if they are unable to accompany the Fair Court to an event.
• Securing approved donations to cover the Fair Court expenses and seeking approval from Fair Coordinator for any fundraising activities.
• Discussing parent and/or court member issues with Fair Coordinator.
• Ensure that the court program is fun for all Fair Court members and conducts themselves with dignity and respect as a representative of Umatilla County in the public eye.
• Understand, support and implement all of the Fair Court and Parent Expectations and Guidelines.
• Treating all court members and parents equal and fair.

Requirements

• Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/.
• Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application.
• Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Benefits

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER