Temporary Fair Worker

The salary for these positions is: $17.13 – $20.00 per hour.

This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled. Thurston County's Community Planning & Economic Development Department reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Fair staff will contact applicants for interviews.

Be a part of Thurston County's agricultural heritage and a great community event - come work at the Fair!

Temporary fair workers perform a multitude of tasks to ensure all fair goers have a fun time at a clean and safe event. Please find one of the operations that aligns with your experience and interest. Dates of employment are variable depending on the position. The Administrative and Facilities Operations staff will begin as close to June 15 as possible and end the second week of August. The Service Operations opportunities will begin the last week of July and conclude on the final day of Fair. The Thurston County Fair runs Thursday July 30, 2026 – Sunday August 2, 2026.

We have multiple openings and look forward to hearing from you!

Service Operations: Custodial tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, table washing, and trash pick-up. Customer Service tasks including, but not limited to, welcoming the public, collecting tickets, and monitoring parking. Service Operations employment will begin the last week of July and end the final day of the fair.

Administrative Operations: Tasks to include, but not limited to, data entry, operating cash register, running computer reports, welcoming the public, answering phones, organizing files, and other clerical items as needed. Administrative Operations employment will being mid- June and ends the second week of August.

Facilities Operations: Tasks to include, but not limited to, repairing water leaks, landscaping, basic equipment repair, tables, chairs and tent set-ups, moving manure, and sanitizing facilities and equipment. Experience with the use of basic hand and power tools (hammers, impact drills, etc), basic grounds equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, blower, etc), and some knowledge of electricity (i.e. the difference between 120/240 power) are required for this work. Facilities Operations employment begins mid-June and ends the second week of August.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Environment – Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. Some positions will require significant physical effort and exposure to heat and other weather elements.
• Schedule – In preparation for the fair work hours will be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or similar. During the week before and of the fair, work hours will vary and may be anytime from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Monday-Sunday.
Customer Interactions – Daily interactions via phone, and in-person with Thurston County Staff, and members of the public.

WHO WE ARE

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

essage to potential applicants: We understand some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and quickly adapt to changing conditions and complex circumstances.
• Ability to analyze problems and act on solutions with a high degree of confidence.
Ability to work in a team environment.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT?
Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Alana Bradshaw at (360) 480-0237 or by email at alana.bradshaw@co.thurston.wa.us .

This position is:

• Temporary
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Not represented by a Union
• Not eligible for benefits, unless mandated by law.

Items required for consideration:

• Application
• Letter of Interest
Resume

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.