Employment &
Internships

The Iowa State Fair employs nearly 60 year-round full-time staff members and 1,600 fair-time staff members. Working at the Iowa State Fair is an opportunity to be part of welcoming over 1 million people from all over the world to Iowa’s great celebration. Watch this page for employment opportunities.

Concessions

Kitchen Manager: This position assists the Concessions and Exhibits Coordinator in the directing of food production in one or more facilities. Job duties include supervising, directing and instructing off season and fair time personnel in the preparation and delivery of food items; adheres to food safety parameters as dictated by state sanitation guidelines; keeps track of current inventory and places food and dry-goods orders based on event needs; assists in the unloading and storage of food and dry-goods; and works in conjunction with the Concessions and Exhibits Coordinator in the ordering of large or out of the ordinary needs. Other duties as assigned. Pay depending on experience. See the Kitchen Manager job description for work duties, essential functions and requirements. 

Kitchen Manager Job Description

Seasonal Employment Application Form (.pdf)

Please fill out the seasonal employment application form and return to Annie Cook, Concessions and Exhibits Coordinator, at acook@iowastatefair.org.

Grill/Fry Cook: This position is responsible for operating a grill and fryer while adhering to proper food safety and sanitation guidelines. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Cookie Production: This position will assist in the manufacturing process of making cookies, utilizing commercial mixing and baking equipment and following food safety guidelines. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 

Seasonal Employment Application Form (.pdf)

Please fill out the seasonal employment application form and return to Annie Cook, Concessions and Exhibits Coordinator, at acook@iowastatefair.org.