DuQuoin State Fair Seasonal Worker - Guest Services
DuQuoin State Fair Seasonal Worker - Guest Services
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Agriculture
Class Title:CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESER WKR 09317
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 08/25/2025
Salary: $18.81/hour
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Full Time
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 30
Plan/BU:None
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individualsfor temporary employment not to exceed 6 months for the Du Quoin State Fair summer season. Temporary employees are needed for the following area: Guest Services. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to work in a constantly changing fast paced environment. Successful candidates will be individuals who can work promptly and efficiently in order to maintain that the DuQuoin State Fair as well as nonfair events run effectively. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as offers for positions will be made on a first come first serve basis.
Illinois Department of Agriculture 2025 Seasonal Hire Employment Application Process
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45735
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under immediate supervision and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months performs a variety of unskilled manual labor and/or simple clerical duties.
- Provides Customer Service to the general public vendors competitors/participants and volunteers regarding the Du Quoin State fair (DSF) and events that happen prior to during or after the DSF.
- Responsible for assisting the DSF office with customer sales and services.
- Performs data entry or other computer work using computer programs specific to the DSF as well as with office products such as Word Excel and Outlook.
- Performs various office/clerical functions.
- Assists with variousoperational functions of the DSF.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of schooling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers experience with working with and assisting the public with general inquiries.
- Prefers experience with basic office equipment and computer programs.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of basic math and alphabetizing.
- Prefers experience with cash handling.
- Prefers experience with maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management other employees and members of the public.
- Prefers experience with understanding and following written and oral instructions.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be able to work all 11 days of the DuQuoin State Fair which may include nights and weekends.
- Must be able to work for up to 10 hours a day or more possibly outside.
- This position may require a valid drivers license.
- This position may require the ability to complete a good deal of walking standing and sitting.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:varies
Work Location:655 Executive Dr Du Quoin Illinois
Agency Contact: or
Posting Group:Building Fleet & Institutional Support
We are looking to fill positions in the area outlined below:
* Special Events Assisting with all special events that are taking place on the grounds throughout the day during the entire fair
* Parking and Selling Sell parking passes to fair patrons and direct them to parking spaces
* Campground Attendant Assist with campers needs (Must be at least 18 and a valid drivers license)
* Trams Drive tractor trams to transport guest around the fair grounds (Must be at least 18 and a valid drivers license)
Applications will be scored and ranked from highest to lowest score. Applicantswill be offered employment in score scoring 1 or less will only be contacted if necessary to fill any vacant positions. Submit applications as early as possibleas offers of employment will begin on June 1 2025 and will continue to bemade to qualified applicants in ranking order until all positions for the entire season are filled.
Employment Type
Hourly
