Job Opportunity

Chief Administrative Officer
Del Mar Fairgrounds

Date Posted:

April 14, 2025

Annual salary: $144,691 to $175,181

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is seeking their next Chief Administrative Officer!

The 22nd District Agricultural Association/Del Mar Fairgrounds (District) is looking for a dynamic administrative professional to serve as our next Chief Administrative Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Administrative Officer plays a crucial role in driving organizational performance and a vibrant culture, with a focus on:

  • Ensuring smooth business service operations
  • Guiding and influencing long-term and strategic decision making
  • Cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization
  • Resource allocation and financial planning
  • Mitigating risk and ensuring proper stewardship of assets
  • Providing ethical leadership and counsel
  • Engaging employees on priorities and key initiatives aligned with District’s vision and strategy
  • Negotiating and resolving sensitive, significant, and controversial issues
  • Representing the District and CEO to elected officials and outside entities.

To apply, please click this link and follow the job posting directions: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463413

Please note, it is a State of California classification, and the hiring process can be tricky, if you need help on how to apply please contact:

Michael Morrison
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3411

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26203934&name=RFTJobDescription-CEACAO.pdf
Del Mar Fairgrounds website: https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com

Del Mar Fairgrounds is an equal opportunity employer.

Final filing date: Monday, May 12, 2025.

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