FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Are you one of those people who love the Minnesota State Fair so much you could go every day of its 12-day run?
Heck, you could even make some dough while doing it.
About 1,700 jobs need filling to pull off the Great Minnesota Get-Together, including ticket sellers and takers, parking and park & ride attendants, rides & games ticket takers, barn attendants, custodians and more.
State Fair organizers say the jobs are open to anyone age 16 or older, and most require no prior experience. Shifts range from six to 12 hours per day (depending on the position) for the 12 days of the fair. While most food and merchandise vendors hire their own employees, select vendor jobs will be available at the Employment Center throughout the summer as well.
If you want to check out the specs in person, organizers are hosting a job fair in the North End Event Center on Wednesday, July 26. Officials say those interested can enter the grounds through the Hoyt Avenue or Main Gates off of Snelling Avenue, or the Como Avenue Gate, beginning at 3 p.m. Anyone in line through 6:45 p.m. is invited to apply.
The fair says resumes aren't needed, but those interested in employment should be prepared to be interviewed on the spot and able to complete a background check if they're deemed a fit for a position. Organizers are also asking applicants to register online prior to the event to ensure an efficient process.
If you're set on making some extra cash this summer but can't make it to the hiring event, you're also welcome to visit the State Fair's Employment Center between now and the first day of the fair, Aug. 24. The Employment Center is located across the street from the fairgrounds at 1640 Como Ave. Those applicants are also encouraged to register online before arriving.
Any applicant who needs assistance with completing the application process should contact the employment department via email or by calling 651-288-4475.
The Minnesota State Fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 24 to Monday (Labor Day), Sept. 4.
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