A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be no longer than two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font.
1. Please describe your specific experience with successfully planning large events that are educational, have strong entertainment value, and are profitable.
2. Please describe your approach to and experience with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising large teams of temporary event employees.
3. Please describe your specific experience developing successful marketing plans for a District Agricultural Association (or a comparable organization/agency).
4. Please describe your experience recruiting and managing a volunteer workforce for the successful production of large events.
When completing your SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (e.g., first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate to which question you are responding. Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions or would like further clarification on these requirements.
Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.
Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process. All applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward to the following step of the selection process which includes a written exercise. If the candidate passes the written exercise, the candidate will be contacted for an interview.