Salary: $16.66 - $17.08 Hourly Location : Ellensburg Job Type: Temporary Department: Event Center Opening Date: 06/30/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Description Fair Event Staff assist in the daily functions of the Kittitas County Fair as assigned. County Fair Event Staff will receive direction from the Event Center Director, as well as identified members of the Kittitas County Fair Board, and other regular Event Center staff. Fair Event Staff must have excellent customer service skills and be able to assist members of the public attending the County Fair in a positive, professional manner. This position is considered open until filled with the next review after 8/1/2025. Candidates should apply as soon as possible for optimal consideration. Examples of DutiesAssist in the performance of various functions of the Kittitas County Fair. Duties may be assigned in any of the following areas:Ticket Sales
- Welcome guests to the Kittitas County Fair in a friendly manner.
- Accurately manage financial transactions while selling tickets.
- Handle long lines and potentially difficult customers.
- Some ticket-taking positions are outdoors but under cover.
- Assist customers using ticket kiosks.
Parking Services
- Monitor parking lots.
- Collect parking fees via Cash and Credit Card.
- Accurately manage financial transactions and potentially difficult customers.
- Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions - use of Personal Protective Equipment is required (reflective vests and/or shirts, sunscreen, etc.).
Typical Qualifications
- Must be available to attend orientation on 8/22 and work a variety of shifts throughout the duration of the Labor Day weekend, August 28 - September 1 (certain restrictions will apply to minors), including two (2) days prior to the start of Fair and one (1) day following the end of Fair.
- Must be dedicated to performing the assigned work and representing the County Fair in a professional manner at all times, and with a positive attitude.
- Minors will require a Parent Authorization form.
- A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.
Supplemental Information Depending on assignment, work will be conducted indoors or outdoors during the Kittitas County Fair, which may involve working in inclement weather, including temperature extremes and/or windy, dusty conditions for extended periods. Additional exposures may include cleaning chemicals, Bloodborne Pathogens, and crowds/heavy traffic; each area will require service and assistance to a diverse population with potential exposure to a range of emotions (angry, frustrated, rowdy, etc.). Work may require long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking as well as bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and traversing a variety of surfaces. Must be able to lift, pull, push and/or carry 25-50 lbs and occasionally higher with assistance. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, and speech capabilities to ensure safe and effective performance of the assigned duties. PPE must be worn when required for employee safety; safety rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times. There are variations in working hours throughout the duration of the Kittitas County Fair. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HEALTHCARE BENEFITS Most temporary, seasonal, limited part-time, and casual positions are not eligible for healthcare benefits. LEAVE BENEFITS Temporary, seasonal, limited part-time, and casual employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) to be used for unscheduled absences only, as defined in WAC 296-128-700. Employees will accrue PTO at a rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked. RETIREMENT BENEFITS Limited part-time and seasonal staff may be eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 01 Fair Worker shifts may begin as early as 6:00 AM and go as late as midnight. Are you able to attend orientation on 8/22 and work at least eight (8) hours (exceptions granted for minors) every day between 8/28/2024 and 9/1/2024? 02 Tell us about your experience and/or training in each of the areas below. Be as detailed as possible.a) Ticket Salesb) Parking 03 Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of someone who knows about your training, experience, and work ethic. This could be a person you worked or volunteered for, a leader of a group you participated in, or a teacher. 04 Please rank your preference for working in each of the areas below. For example, if you are most interested in Parking, list it first, followed by your next position of interest. If you are willing to work in any of the positions, please write any. If there are areas you cannot or will not work in, please explain.a) Ticket Salesb) Parking 05 While we cannot guarantee you will be assigned to your preferred shift, we do make an effort to grant scheduling preferences. Please rank your shift preference from most preferred to least preferred. For example, if you are most interested in working in the morning, list it first, followed by your next shift preference. If you are willing to work any of the shifts, please write any. If there are shifts you cannot work please explain.a) Morning/Openingb) Mid-Dayc) Evening/Closing Required Question
