Job Opportunities

We are looking to hire for the following positions.  Interested groups or individuals should email the fair office at [email protected]

Car Parking
Car Parking at the "City Block" Parking lot

• Must have a minimum of four people per shift. Groups will assist with parking cars as they arrive in an organized manner to ensure parking is done in a safe way and there are no or double parked vehicles.
• Thursday July 18 - Sunday July 21st 
• Five hour shift each day (hours vary depending on grandstand shows)
• Must be 18 years or old, or have a supervisors with the group that is 18 or older.
• Pay is $500/day (this pay is per day, not per person worked) or $2,000 for the entire Fair. 

​Social Media & Communications Intern:
Assist with various tasks related to the Boone County Fair social media, public information, and guest relations.

• 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​

Duties & 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.