2023 Assistant Chair Application

About Us

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair was started by a group of residents in 1972 who wanted to promote community spirit within Manhattan Beach. The fair included a parade down Manhattan Beach Boulevard, turning north on Valley to the fair. From the beginning, the parade has included the Mira Costa High School band and drill teams and various city dignitaries in convertibles and old cars. The fair has also always included local craft booths, non-profit food and game booths as well as a variety of entertainment for children and adults.

The fair was incorporated on April 12, 1977 as a California non-profit organization. It has been a successful, non-profit venture ever since. The fair has always been supported by tremendous volunteers and the assistance of the City and its employees. There are no corporate sponsors. The idea has always been to keep the spirit of the fair as “Hometown” and avoid commercial advertising. The fair is a distinctive and special event that makes Manhattan Beach a unique and friendly place to live.

The fair provides a means for dozens of non-profits to raise money through sales made from food and game booths, and by staffing the wine and beer gardens. Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association Board of Directors are all volunteers. You must have ties to the Manhattan Beach community and be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for appointment. For any questions or concerns please feel free to contact recruitment@mbfair.org.

Assistant Chair Positions

We are looking for several Assistant Chairs to help us plan our wonderful Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. These positions are perfect for those who want to get involved with the Fair but with less of a time commitment. Assistant Chairs will serve as a "right-hand" to a specific board member and provide assistance during Fair weekend (10/5 - 10/6).

As an Assistant Chair, you will get to know our Board of Directors, see behind the scenes and receive some special perks. We are looking for enthusiastic community members looking to give back and help us continue our tradition. For more information on the available positions and to apply, visit mbfair.org/applications. Please note that this is a rolling application process and there will be no formal interviews.

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Tell the board a little about yourself and why you are interested in an Assistant Chair position:*

Share which department you are interested in and why you would be an asset:*

Do you know anyone that is a current fair board member or a past one?

Have you been to the fair in the past? Have you ever volunteered? How was your experience?*

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our volunteers invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our volunteers unique.

Our culture encourages and enforces:

Respectful communication and cooperation between all volunteers.
Teamwork and participation, permitting the representation of all groups and perspectives. Contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for the diversity.

All volunteers have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All Board Members are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during meetings, at sponsored functions, and at all other participative events.

Any volunteer found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be subject to removal.

Volunteers who believe they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination that conflicts with the organization’s diversity policy and initiatives should seek assistance from the Association’s President or Executive Board.

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Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Assistant Chair Application