EMPLOYMENT

We are accepting applications for the 2024 season. Positions are posted now - July 5, 2024.

Must be able to work during the fair week August 12 - 18, 2024

New employees start at $12.00/HR and returning employees earn $14.00/HR

All prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any condition prescribed by state or local law.

BARNS 1 & 2

  1. Does NOT require work during fair week August 15 - 21, 2022.

  2. Adults willing to work long hours on all or most of the following dates:

  3. July 16 & 17, August 6 -12, August 19 - 22

  4. Hours Vary (Available in the Armada Fair Office).

  5. Job will entail setting up Barns 1 & 2, organizing items brought in for judging, tear down, cleanup, including Iifting, bending, climbing, carrying 10 lbs plus, reorganizing items so aesthetically pleasing under supervision.

  6. Other duties as required.

TICKET SALES

  1. Welcome patrons to the Armada Fair by processing ticket requests at walk-up windows.

  2. Accept cash, credit, and checks and give accurate change.

  3. Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands, carnival and other places on the grounds.

  4. Maintain accuracy and account for transactions at his/her work station.

  5. Technical knowledge to sell tickets and record sales from an Apple tablet.

  6. Employees should be able to expedite transactions in a timely manner, which at times is stressful.

  7. Individuals must be able to work well with all types of personalities and be cordial, keeping the attitude that the customer is always right.

  8. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  9. Provides assistance to board members, officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

  10. Must be available for employment from August 12 through August 18.

REFRESHMENT TENT SALES

  1. Welcome patrons to the Armada Fair by processing refreshment tent ticket requests at walk-up windows.

  2. Accept cash, credit, and checks and give accurate change/tickets.

  3. Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands, carnival and other places on the grounds.

  4. Maintain accuracy and account for transactions at his/her work station.

  5. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  6. Provides assistance to board members, officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

  7. Must be available for employment from August 12 through August 18.

FLOATER

  1. Provide relief to any of the positions listed above with an understanding of each position. 

  2. The ability to walk 2-3 miles per day around the fairgrounds without assistance. 

  3. Accept cash, credit, and checks and give accurate change/tickets.

  4. Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands, carnival and other places on the grounds.

  5. Maintain accuracy and account for transactions at his/her workstation.

  6. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  7. Must be available for employment from August 12 through August 18.

 

MAINTENANCE

  1. Performs general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining Armada Fair Grounds.

  2. Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds.

  3. May use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep and mop.

  4. Receives oral or written orders from Maintenance Supervisor.

  5. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 25 to 50 pounds.

  6. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  7. Provides assistance to board members, officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

INFORMATION BOOTH

  1. Welcome patrons to the Armada Fair by processing merchandise sales, armband sales, live auction bids and other sales as necessary at a walk-up window.

  2. Accept cash, credit, and checks and give accurate change.

  3. Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands, carnival and other places on the grounds.

  4. Answer phone calls from the public and give accurate information about the Armada Fair and the conditions of the grounds.

  5. Maintain accuracy and account for transactions at his/her work station.

  6. Technical knowledge to sell tickets and record sales from an Apple tablet.

  7. Employees should be able to expedite transactions in a timely manner, which at times is stressful.

  8. Individuals must be able to work well with all types of personalities and be cordial, keeping the attitude that the customer is always right.

  9. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  10. Provides assistance to board members, officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

  11. Must be available for employment from August 12 through August 18.

TICKET TAKER

  1. Welcome patrons to the Armada Fair by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons.

  2. Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color and date issued.

  3. Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.

  4. Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands, carnival and other places on the grounds.

  5. Technical knowledge to scan barcoded tickets from an Apple tablet.

  6. Individuals must be able to work well with all types of personalities and be cordial, keeping the attitude that the customer is always right.

  7. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc.

  8. Provides assistance to board members, officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

  9. Must be available for employment from August 12 through August 18.