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Employment

Overview

There’s nothing like working at the State Fair of West Virginia!  Regardless of whether you start in May or work for the ten days in August, you get the feeling that you’re a part of an “end of summer celebration”!  Many people have made working at the Fair an annual tradition, and we invite you to join us. Our departments include: maintenance, the administration office, ticket office, entry department, grounds keeping, security, merchandise, grandstand ushers, ticket sales and more.

Full Time Employment Opportunities

Office Assistant – Reporting to the CEO, the Office Assistant is the first point of contact and receptionist for the State Fair of West Virginia (SFWV) and provides a variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in support of the CEO and other Managers. 

Please send cover letter, resume and references to Kelly Collins, kellyt@statefairofwv.com

Temporary Employment Opportunities

Please check below for employment opportunities for 2024. To apply for employment, please review the 2024 Hiring Brochure and follow one of the steps listed to obtain and submit an application:

  • Stop by the Fairground’s Administration Building (Mon – Fri, 8 am – 4 pm)
  • Call (304)-645-1090
  • Fair week employees MUST be available to work for the entire ten (10) days of the Fair
  • Mail your request to: SFWV, Employment Application, PO Drawer 986, Lewisburg, WV  24901
  • Click on the 2024 Application link to view and print your copy
 

2024 Printable Application

Employee Application – Online Submission – FILL OUT BELOW

Volunteer

The State Fair of West Virginia will be looking for some helping hands for the Give and Grow Volunteer program during the 2024 State Fair. Volunteers will be rewarded with one complimentary gate admission ticket for each shift worked! What a great way to become a part of the State Fair team! For more information on how to become a volunteer please call our office, (304)-645-1090

Civic And Youth Organizations

The State Fair has opportunities for non-profit and community service organizations to raise money by volunteering during the ten day event. Community groups including youth, seniors and more can assist in a variety of services including helping with barn cleaning, serving in guest relations and more. Representatives of the Fair and the organization develop a volunteer plan outlining the hours, type of work and benefits for the group. It’s a short commitment for members but a great opportunity for the organization. For more information, please call, (304)-645-1090

 

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