Junior Fair Board

Carver County Agricultural Society
Junior Fair Board (JFB) Position Description

Position Summary:

JFB provides young adults the opportunity to learn about our fair and the fair industry. You will provide a youthful perspective and guidance to the Carver County Fair Board on how to engage the youth of Carver County to get involved in the fair. This is a chance for you to use your creativity in developing new activities for the fair. It allows you to serve your community through volunteer opportunities throughout the year and gain leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly JFB meetings (dates to be determined)
• Run youth focused activities during the fair
• Organize and host at least 1 event on behalf of the Carver County Fair, outside of fair week
• Participate in at least 1 volunteer activity, in the community, as a representative of the fair, outside of fair week
• Actively recruit youth to participate in fair activities
• Maintain social media accounts for the Carver County Fair under the guidance of the Senior Advisors

Knowledge/Experience:

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in appropriate projects/activities
• Ability to work well with others
• Be reliable and dependable
• Exercise mature judgement and decision making
• Have a positive and helpful attitude
• Show enthusiasm when serving the community

Qualifications:

• Is enrolled in high school grades freshman to senior
• Previous experience in leadership preferred
• Resides in Carver County

If you prefer, you can download and print the JFB Application Form (pdf). Then mail the completed form along with the letter of recommendation to:
Carver County Agricultural Society
ATTN: JFB Advisors
501 W 3rd Street
Waconia, MN 5538