Bates County News

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Missouri State Fair now accepting applications for employment

 The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the annual event in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.

Positions are available in:

  • Admissions
  • Backstage
  • Campgrounds
  • Carnival
  • Grandstand
  • Hospitality
  • Janitorial
  • Parking
  • Publicity/Marketing
  • Maintenance
  • Revenue
  • Trams
  • Youth Crew

The Fair's personnel office opens June 12 in the Historic Administration Building, located across from the State Fair Grandstand. Office hours are Wednesday - Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Those interested in applying should visit the Fair’s website for more information.

The Missouri State Fair is Aug. 8-18, in Sedalia.



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