State Fair Worker
Division of State Fair
Syracuse NY
Posting Dates: April 1 2025 May 1 2025
Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce providing affordable quality entertainment and educational opportunities and contributing to the efforts of the Department industry associations and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agribusiness and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here you can cultivate your career against an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. Youll be at the heart of community engagement ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities you can find your public service niche and grow professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team and youll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier stronger New York while being part of a historic tradition.
Position Information:
Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling job opportunity Look no further than the Great New York State Fair! The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring for several temporary State Fair Worker positions to work at the New York State Fairgrounds. State Fair Workers perform a variety of tasks in support of event parking and safety on the New York State Fairgrounds. Specifically these positions perform the following:
- Greets and assists visitors with directions to parking areas and in locating various buildings on the property. Provides information on general policies regarding such areas as parking grounds facility use and fees for parking and events.
- Controls access and directs vendors patrons and employees to designated parking areas.
- Assists with special parking needs.
- Assists in maintaining smooth traffic flow during events by setting up traffic cones signage barricades and other equipment.
- Issues daily parking passes.
These Labor Class CSEArepresented positions are parttime oncall and work yearround primarily on a Friday Saturday and Sunday schedule for most major events. These positionsprovide a competitive pay of $15.95/hour.
The fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse they offer a comfortable work environment complete with free parking for your convenience. Dont miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of one of the largest and most exciting events in the state! Apply today and join us at the Great New York State Fair.
Benefits:
These temporary positions offer excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options free Dental and Vision coverage NYS Pension Plan membership and generous paid time off. Within the first year you are eligible for 5 days of personal time 13 vacation days 13 sick days and 13 paid holidays!
Minimum Qualifications:
There are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for these positions. Candidates must have physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor.
When required to operate motor vehicles candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
How to Apply:
Candidates who are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must apply by: May 1 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions please contact Debbie Leo in Human Resources ator
.Additional Position Information:
Division: State Fair
Negotiating Unit: CSEA
Location: Syracuse
Number of Vacancies: Four
Status of Vacancy: Temporary Hourly
Hours Per Week: Various
Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class
Civil Service List(s): No Eligible List Exists