Employment Opportunities
Join Our Team!
Please submit your print application to:
By fax: 925 426-5192
By mail: Attn: Patti Coonce
4501 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton CA 94566
Internships
No internships at this time
Current Openings
Date Opened: February, 2024
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $80,000 to $93,000 annually, based on experience
POSITION SCOPE:
This is a full-time exempt position that will oversee the accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. The Accounting
Supervisor will lead the accounting team by mentoring and managing the current staff; select, onboard
and train new hires.
Date Opened: March 25, 2024
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $97,000 – $120,000 based on experience
POSITION SCOPE:
This exempt position is responsible for the functions of Human Resources within the organization. The Human Resources Manager manages the overall lifecycle of our employees including recruiting, onboarding, training, payroll, benefit administration, retirement plans, union issues, workers compensation and separations. While keeping our core values in mind, this position plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human
resources activities.
DATE OPENED: February 15, 2023
DATE CLOSED: When filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a seasonal full-time position with potential to evolve into a regular full-time benefited position. This position provides set-up and tear down for the more than 300 fairground events each year. This includes, but is not limited to, putting up pipe and drape, delivering tables and chairs, skirting tables, and responding to event promoter’s requests. This position requires heavy lifting and the ability to work well with our promoters, public and event staff. Candidates must be flexible to work any shift, including the late shifts as necessary.
Date Opened: February 9, 2024
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 Annually
This full-time, exempt position is responsible for managing the OTB and Racing Operations, staff and schedules, maintaining facilities, coordinating with related contractors and partners and managing live racing operations during the annual Fair. The Off-Track Betting & Racing Supervisor reports to the Director of Entertainment, Agriculture &
Programs.
Date Opened: March 7, 2024
Date Closed: When Filled
Wage: $24-$27/hr
This is a seasonal position with full-time hours through September and the potential for regular, full-time employment. The Event Coordinator II manages clients from contract to event breakdown. This position requires a superior guest experience mindset with the ability to interact with clients,
stakeholders and team members confidently and effectively. This Event Coordinator II position supports the retail vendor program during our annual Fair. The ability to work weekend and evening shifts as needed for business operations is an essential function of this job
Date Opened: April 12, 2024
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $18.50/hr
This is a seasonal full time position; responsible for general labor and custodial
maintenance in our horse stabling area. This seasonal position runs from May through August supporting our Live Horse Race Meet.
Date Opened: July 5, 2023
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $18-20/hour
POSITION SCOPE:
This is a full-time benefited position. This position requires heavy lifting and the ability to work well with other staff as well as independently. Candidates must be flexible to work any shift, including the late shifts as necessary.
Date Opened: August 24, 2023
Date Closed: When Filled
Salary: $25-$28/hour, based on experience
POSITION SCOPE:
This is a regular, full time (40 hours a week), non-exempt position in our Maintenance department. This position requires familiarity with the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction trade. Knowledge of the method and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; safety precautions to be observed. This position offers excellent benefits, generous paid leave and paid holidays. Knowledge of framing, sheetrock, general construction methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; safety precautions to be observed.
This is a full time position that offers excellent benefits, generous paid leave and paid holidays.
Date Opened: March 1, 2023 Date Closed: When Filled Salary: Varies depending on role and experience
Current Openings:- Banquet Server
- Prep Cook
- Bartenders
- Concessions Pouring Staff
- Warehouse Runner
If Employment Desired/Position applying for section please apply following the link below
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NEW Gold Star Award
Every quarter Alameda County Fairgrounds celebrates an employee who exhibits our core values and goes above and beyond.
Congratulations!
Kim Reed
1st Quarter, 2024
Kim practices our core values everyday with collaboration across departments and a positive attitude when completing her tasks
Employee Shout Outs
Why do you work at the Alameda County Fairgrounds?
I LOVE my co-workers & the support to always improve & educate myself. The team effort that every employee contributes makes this place, a great place to work.
I was looking for work that would help me learn new skills and turn those skills into a career. I come here knowing when retirement comes I was able to leave my lasting impression on the property. My goal is to have made a contribution to the organization and leave something for future generations.
We celebrate and inspire community…by being
the best fair and gathering place.
Mission
To assure the long-term viability of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, present an exceptional annual Fair that celebrates the heritage and diversity of Alameda County, and provide year-round opportunities for facility usage.
Vision
Our Fairgrounds will provide an inclusive, family-friendly environment where community, diversity, innovation and excellence are celebrated by all.
Values
Community
We believe the memories created here define who we are and how we are known to the community we serve.
Inclusive
Everyone is welcome, regardless of the traits that make us unique, as we celebrate the power of diversity and promote a fair and just environment.
Excellence
As individuals, we are focused on excellence; as a team, we are focused on lasting and meaningful success.
Collaborative
Our organization is made stronger through the power of collaboration and communication regardless of one’s position.
Innovative
We believe our organization and employees are empowered by innovation and change.
Environment
We preserve and protect our beautiful land, heritage and history as our organization prospers.
Positive
We strive to maintain a positive atmosphere where we can enrich and elevate our guests and one another.
Celebrate
We celebrate with one another; we win together or not all.
Volunteer Opportunities
Find out about our new, exciting volunteer program. Volunteers are the Ambassadors for the annual Fair. They provide customer service and information for our guests.
For more information, please contact Kristen Dean at kdean@alamedacountyfair.com or 925-426-7610.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Alameda County Fair is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
