Fair Court Chaperone Job Hermiston area,Oregon USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position Title:

Fair Court Chaperone

Department: Fair

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hours of work: Based on Scheduled Events

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

County Fair Court County Fair 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. With this public trust and financial responsibility in mind, the Chaperone is expected to comply with the following guidelines. During an open interview year, the Fair Court Chaperone applicants will be interviewed by a multi-person panel.

The Chaperone is expected to mentor and guide the Fair Court through a year of meetings, events and appearances. The Chaperone reports to the Fair Coordinator or assigned liaison and works in correlation with the Fair Board. The Fair Court Chaperone has a unique opportunity to mentor a group of girls throughout the year and to create opportunities for them to learn how support the communities of Umatilla County through their County Fair representation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

THE COURT CHAPERONE shall be responsible for:

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. All UCF purchased wardrobe and accessories remain the property of the Umatilla County Fair until after Fair.

-If a Court member is relieved of their duties or resigns prior to fulfilling their full year's commitment, their UCF purchased attire and accessories must be returned to the Chaperone.

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. Court members are responsible for cleaning expenses.

Submitting regular monthly reports to the Fair Coordinator (which will be presented at the Fair Board meetings).

Notifying and receiving prior approval from the Fair Coordinator for recruitment of any volunteers (other than Fair Court parents) that may assist them with the Fair Court.

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.

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at . Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR ; please include proper certification (OAR ) 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.

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.

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