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​SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
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SUMMARY:
Assist with various tasks related to the Boone County Fair social media, public information, and guest relations.
 
LOCATION:
The social media & communications intern will work at the Boone County Fairgrounds located in Boone, IA. The employee may choose to use their own laptop, or the fair will provide them with a computer.
 
WORK TIMELINE/HOURS:
10 hours per week in June
20 hours the week before the fair
40 hours during the week of fair (Boone County Fair dates: July 18-21)
10 hours following the week following the fair
Total of 120 hours
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage current social media sites by developing regular content
  • Create new social media accounts for the fairgrounds & create content for them
  • Work with the fair staff to develop ads for the fair: print, radio, social media, etc.
  • Create press releases and other written pieces for distribution
  • Manage live streaming of livestock shows during the fair
  • Develop fair print materials (schedules, sponsor posters, etc.)
  • Perform a variety of administrative, customer service, and communication event-related tasks as assigned
  • Work with staff to ensure the fair’s goals, mission and vision are accomplished through teamwork
  • Perform and complete other various tasks as assigned by fair staff
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School junior or senior or High School Graduate
  • Experience with multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
  • Strong interest in public relations, journalism, marketing, event management, and business communications
  • Computer skills and social media experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Canva or other graphic design experience also preferred
 
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and references as .pdf attachments to [email protected] by Monday, May 1st. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. 
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FAIR NIGHT SECURITY

SUMMARY:
Provide security of the fairgrounds overnight during the Boone County Fair. 

LOCATION:
Boone County Fairgrounds 1601 Industrial Park Rd. Boone, IA 50036

WORK TIMELINE/HOURS:
10:00 pm - 6:00 am Wednesday July 16 - Saturday July 20 (total of 4 nights)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
​Perform general night watch functions such as:
  • Maintaining a safe environment on the fairgrounds.
  • Monitoring livestock.
  • Protecting equipment and safeguarding all property. 
  • Roll garbage cans into line for garbage truck to pickup and dump & return back to original location
  • Report any issues to the Fair Manager or Fair Board President immediately. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Ability to be on your feet and walk for for long periods of time
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Knowledge about livestock is beneficial, but not required
  • Experience working security is preferred, but not required
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Contact Us

(515) 432-5899
1601 Industrial Park Road Boone, IA 50036

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    • The Erb Center
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    • Meeting Rooms
    • Show Arena(s)
    • Picnic Pavilion
    • Winter Storage
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