​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. 

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