Iowa State Fair Job FairIowa State Fair Job Fair The Iowa State Fair is hiring seasonal employees for the 11-day event. Interviews will be held from 2 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, July 11, at the Elwell Family Center. Positions are available in seven departments: * Admissions * Concessions/Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies * Maintenance * Custodial * Parking * Livestock Control * Security Candidates must be 16 years or older to interview, although some positions will hire 14 and 15-year-olds. How to Apply Visit the Iowa State Fair’s website and click on the “About” tab. There you will find a link for employment, which has the various job descriptions and an application form. Perks of Working at the State Fair * Free admission * Free parking *Hourly wages of $12-$14, with some specialized positions paying $20 per hour Can I Work for Vendors at the State Fair? Yes, but you must contact the individual vendor for an interview or to see if they are hiring. The Iowa State Fair does not hire for concessionaires or vendors. Fair Dates The 2024 Iowa State Fair is open from 8 a.m. until midnight Aug. 8-17. On the last day of the fair, Aug. 18, it is open from 8 am to 9 pm.
Want to enjoy the Iowa State Fair and make some extra money? The fair is hosting a job fair to recruit seasonal employees for the 11-day event with over 1 million people in attendance.
You can join in the fun by working with livestock or making cookies at Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies. There is an average of 1,600 seasonal or fair-time staff members each year.
Here’s what you need to know about working for the Iowa State Fair.
What Iowa State Fair jobs are available?
The State Fair is looking for temporary employees for seven different departments. Positions are available in:
- Admissions
- Concessions/Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies
- Maintenance
- Custodial
- Parking
- Livestock Control
- Security
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When is the Iowa State Fair job interview session?
Interviews for Iowa State Fair jobs are from 2 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, July 11. The interviews will be at the Elwell Family Center. All candidates must be 16 years or older to interview for a position, although some positions will hire 14 and 15-year-olds.
How do I apply for seasonal employment at the Iowa State Fair?
Visit the Iowa State Fair’s website and click on the “About” tab. There you will find a link for employment, which has the various job descriptions and an application form.
When does the Iowa State Fair open?
The 2024 Iowa State Fair is open from 8 a.m. until midnight Aug. 8-17. There are no on-site ticket sales and no re-entry after 10 pm each night.
On the last day of the fair, Aug. 18, it is open from 8 am to 9 pm, with no on-site ticket sales and re-entry after 7 pm
How much do Iowa State Fair jobs pay?
Most temporary jobs at the Iowa State Fair pay $12-$14 per hour, with some specialized positions paying $20 per hour, according to an Iowa State Fair spokesperson. Workers at the State Fair enjoy other perks like free admission and parking.
Can I work for vendors at the Iowa State Fair?
Yes, but you must contact the individual vendor for an interview or to see if they are hiring. The Iowa State Fair does not hire for concessionaires or vendors.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
