Employment
Garden Crew
Full-Time Seasonal Positions
Gardeners needed for the 2023 growing season at the Alaska State Fair. Minimum age 17. Candidates must be willing and capable of following instructions, able to work outdoors as part of a group, able to work with garden tools and able to be supervised. Work includes: soil preparation, planting, watering, fertilizing and mowing. Other duties as assigned. This is a physical labor job! Candidates must be physically able to perform the duties required, being able to routinely lift and carry 30 pounds, kneel and or be on their feet all day in all weather conditions. Available to work a 40 hour work week with occasional overtime as needed. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Start Date: Various positions available. Seasonal openings, most begin in June. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Garden.
Beverage Department
Fair-time position
Alaska State Fair is now hiring bartenders for the 2023 Fair! Position begins around August 14th and continues through about September 8th. TAP card and cash register experience required. Bartending experience is a plus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work varied hours, ofttimes outside in inclement weather. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Beverage Department. No phone calls please. Resumes without an application will not be accepted.
Events Staff
Fair-time positions
Duties include assisting in all Fair events, including set-up and break-down of events. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, willing and able to work outside in all types of weather, able to multitask. Must be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Events.
Grounds Crew
Full-time Seasonal positions
Minimum age 17. 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. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 745-7384 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.
Ticket Seller
Fair-time position
Minimum age 18. Ability to process large amounts of tickets and money quickly and accurately. Must be able to make change, process credit card sales, use a computer, have excellent attention to detail, and provide courteous customer service under stressful conditions. Must have prior cash handling experience; heavy cash handling experience preferred. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Ticketing.
Ticket Taker
Fair-time position
Verify and control admission tickets and passes at Fair gates. Must have good attention to detail to ensure scanned tickets are valid; provide courteous customer service at all times. Able to work outside in all weather conditions and stand for long periods of time. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Ticketing
Banner Crew
Fair-time positions
Duties include hanging signs and banners as requested, updating all schedule signs and kiosks daily. Must be willing and able to work outside in all types of weather, able to stand for long periods of time and able to multitask. Must be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative. Must be able to work early mornings before the Fair opens to the public. Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or mail to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645, Attn: Events.
