Employment
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Grounds Crew
Full-time Seasonal position
Minimum age 18. Ability to lift 75-100 lbs and willing to work in all weather conditions. Must have a valid drivers license with acceptable driving record. Duties include painting, carpentry projects, lawn mowing, weed whipping, fence line maintenance, and garbage pickup.
Start Date: Seasonal openings, hiring in May but most begin in June. Various positions available.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Main Office Receptionist
Seasonal position – July through September
Must have excellent switchboard skills, good interpersonal skills, good verbal communication, and be proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be calm and personable under pressure, maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Souvenir Seller
Fair-time position (application for souvenirs won’t be reviewed until mid-June/July)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Merchandise selling skills.
- Consistent cheerful public interaction skills under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to stand for a five hour shift in semi-protected booth.
- Must be able to make change.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Operate cash register and credit card machine.
- Sell souvenirs to public during Fair.
- Cheerfully greet public and offer information as requested.
- Maintain neat inventory, clean booth and help set up displays.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Exhibits Attendant
Fair-time Position
Provides information and assistance to the general public in the Hoskins and Irwin Exhibit Areas.
Attendants work in the Exhibit Halls to protect entries and inform the public during the Alaska State Fair. Must be polite, alert, and professional. Attendants work 6-to-8-hour shifts and may be retained for cleaning before and after the fair. Attendants are representatives of the Fair and will use the Fair Daily Schedule to answer question from the public. Must perform general cleaning of assigned areas: including dusting, straightening pictures, picking up garbage, etc.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Ticket-Seller
Fair-time position
. Ability to process large amounts of tickets and money quickly and accurately. Must be able to make change, process credit card sales, have excellent attention to detail, and provide courteous customer service under stressful conditions. Must have prior cash handling experience; heavy cash handling experience preferred. Minimum age 18.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Herdsman
Fair-time Position
Provides information and assistance to the general public in the Farm Exhibits Building.
Herdsmen work in the Farm Exhibits Building and keep their assigned area secure by watching the public and keeping both fairgoers and animals safe. Herdsmen will clean the barn and feed the animals on a schedule supplied by the Farm Exhibits Supervisor. Responsible for keeping the aisles and public areas clear of trash and animal debris. Must be polite, alert, and professional. Herdsmen work 6-to-8-hour shifts and may be retained for cleaning before and after the fair. Herdsmen are representatives of the Fair and will use the Fair Daily Schedule to answer question from the public.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Runner
Fair-time position
Duties include distributing daily schedules and programs daily throughout the Fair, running errands to different parts of the fairgrounds and community, and assisting with clerical assignments including answering the switchboard as needed. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds, and must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record. Minimum age 18.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Media Assistant
Fair-time position
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven working experience in social media marketing or as a digital media specialist.
- Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social media – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, blogs, etc.
- Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge.
- Positive attitude, detail and customer orientated with good multitasking and organizational ability.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to contribute individually, and participate in cross-functional tea
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Exceptional ability to learn, adapt, discover and test new ideas.
- Strong communication skills with other team members.
- Reply to comments, messages, etc. on social platforms as assigned.
- Develop creative content spontaneously “on-the-go”.
- Monitor the Fair social platform and alert tools for potential problems.
- Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images or video) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action.
- Optimize content within each platform to increase the visibility of sponsorship content.
- Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each social media platform community.
- Execute editorial calendars and syndication schedules.
- Collaborate with Exhibits and Events departments to manage content while identifying key sponsors and coordinate actions with the Social Media Team.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Recycle Lead
Fair-time position
The Recycling program is a team effort between the Alaska State Fair and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions.
Pick up and assist with sorting cardboard and recyclables. Communicate with vendors on recycling procedure, set up sorting area, assist in placement of recycle barrels, monitor the roll-offs with Alaska Waste, check in and instruct recycling volunteers. Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions, have a drivers license with acceptable driving record, and are able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.