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Employment and Internships

The Iowa State Fair employs about 75 year-round full-time staff members, 25 interns in different departments, and 1,600 seasonal or fair-time staff members.

Working at the Iowa State Fair is so much fun AND you get to be a part of welcoming over 1 million people from all over the world to Iowa’s greatest celebration.

Seasonal and full-time job openings will be posted here when available.

Internships

Internships at the Iowa State Fair not only look good on your resume, but they are the best hands-on learning experiences. With multiple departments offering internships for so many different majors, there is bound to be something to help you gain invaluable lifetime skills.

Marketing Internship

Work on creating engaging marketing content for the Iowa State Fair, including social media, copy and graphics-related projects. 

See responsibilities and qualifications

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025

Email resume and cover letter to mwilliamson@iowastatefair.org

Competitive Events Department - Entry Internship

Seeking six interns to assist with the competitive exhibit entries process. Positions are available for both livestock and non-livestock entries. Candidates will gain experience in customer service, event management, communications and business administration.

See responsibilities and qualifications

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025

Email resume and cover letter to jcannon@iowastatefair.org

Competitive Events Department - Special Projects Internship

Seeking an intern to assist the competitive events department with special projects. The candidate will work closely with the Competitive Events director on tasks to prepare for the Iowa State Fair. Experience will be gained in customer service, event management, communications and business administration.

See responsibilities and qualifications

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025

Email resume and cover letter to jcannon@iowastatefair.org

Concessions Department - Concessions, Exhibits and Thrill Parks Internship

Exhibits are the backbone of the Fair and you can't get more important than concessions and food at the Fair. Plus, it's fun to work on all the rides and games too. This is the perfect job for you if you want responsibility and top-notch experience during Iowa's largest event.

See responsibilities and qualifications

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025

Email resume and cover letter to gjorgensen@iowastatefair.org

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