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
  • Maintenance
  • Revenue
  • Trams
  • Youth Crew

The Fair’s personnel office opened today at noon 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. Starting Aug 1, office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please note: On June 24 the Personnel Office will have a late start, but will be open from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. On June 25-28, regular hours apply, but applicants will have to park in the general parking area, located at Centennial Gate Entrance, and walk to the Personnel Office in the Historic Administration Building due to an off-season event.

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

The Missouri State Fair is Aug. 7-17, in Sedalia.