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Souvenir Seller

Fair-time position (application for souvenirs won’t be reviewed until end of 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:

  • Sell souvenirs to public during Fair.
  • Cheerfully greet public and offer information as requested.
  • Maintain neat inventory, clean booth and help set up displays.
  • Operate cash register and credit card machine.

Term: Fairtime Position

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.

Exhibit Attendant

Purpose: Attendants are the main contact the general public has with personnel in the competitive exhibit program.  A courteous, informative attitude is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:  Must be able to speak English, must be at least 16 years old

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • As a representative of the Alaska State Fair, attendants are to be polite, alert, and professional.
  • Attendants shall dress in a professional manner.
  • Attendants work 5 to 6 hour shifts for the 14 days of the fair.  Some attendants may be retained for cleaning or to assist on pick-up days.
  • Attendants are responsible for general cleaning of their assigned areas: including dusting, straightening pictures, picking up garbage, etc.
  • Attendants will make sure assigned area is secure.  Move barriers if necessary and make sure no one handles the exhibits.
  • If a problem arises notify the Exhibit Supervisor immediately.
  • Attendants are encouraged to carry a current daily schedule and answer questions from the public.  If you do not know an answer, do not offer an opinion.  Instead, try to find someone who may know the answer or direct them to an information booth.
  • Each shift contains a 20 minute break.  Exhibit Supervisor may approve days off if requested in a timely manner.

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.

Herdsmen

Purpose: Herdsmen assist the Farm Exhibits Supervisor to keep livestock secure, clean and healthy. Herdsmen are often the main contact the general public has with personnel in Farm Exhibits. A courteous, informative attitude is essential.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
  • Be polite, alert, and professional at all times
  • Dress in a professional manner
  • Work approximately 6 to 8 hour shifts for the entire fair. 
  • Make sure assigned area is secure; watch the public to keep both fairgoers and animals safe.
  • Clean the barn and feed the animals on a schedule supplied by the Farm Exhibits Supervisor.  Keep the aisles and public areas clear of trash and animal debris.
  • Run errands for the Farm Exhibit Supervisor.
  • Encouraged to carry a current daily schedule and answer questions from the public.  If you do not know the answer, do not offer an opinion.  Instead, try to find someone who may know the answer or direct them to an information booth.
  • If a problem arises notify the Farm Exhibit Supervisor immediately.

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.

Horticulture/Maintenance Technician (garden crew)

Purpose:  The Horticulture/Maintenance Technician assists the Head Gardener to beautify the grounds and assist in the Maintenance Department as needed..

Full-time, Year-round position

  • Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Valid Alaska Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
  • Must be willing and able to work outside for extended period of time in all weather conditions, including rain, wind or snow.
  • Must be physically able to walk, bend, kneel, routinely lift and carry heavy items.
  • Must be energetic, flexible and outgoing.
  • Must not be afraid of physical work or getting dirty.
  • Must be able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed.
  • Must be able to work outdoors as part of a group as well as independently.
  • Must be able to be supervised as well as able to supervise others.
  • Skilled and efficient at watering and knowing when watering is required.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Work directly with the Head Gardener following instructions as given.
  • Anticipate and foresee tasks which need completion each week, reporting them to Head Gardener and coordinating with supervisor to make sure they are accomplished.
  • Perform various greenhouse tasks such as, transplanting seedlings, taking vegetative cuttings, watering, weeding and cleaning up all areas.
  • Monitor all growing areas for pests as part of an integrated pest management system.
  • Carry out summer crew supervision under the direction of the Head Gardener.
  • Watering both in greenhouse and outdoors.  Some weekends are required during the entire season. You will be responsible for keeping plants alive during weekend shifts!
  • Assist Head Gardener in supporting and enforcing all Alaska State Fair rules.
  • Monitor and maintain equipment – greenhouses, tools (mower, weed whip, etc), pickups, fences, etc.
  • Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment at all times.
  • Actively assist in installation and maintenance of Fair produced winter events.
  • Assist year-round maintenance technicians in the shop when needed from December through February.
  • Perform light construction projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Beverage Department

Fair-time position

Alaska State Fair is back, bigger and better than ever and we need bartenders! Position begins around August 13th and continues through about September 7th. 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 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.

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, 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 bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.

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.

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 – June through September (hiring starts in May/June)

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.