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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.

Internships

2023 Competitive Events Special Projects Internship

The Iowa State Fair is 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.

To Apply
Mail or email your resume, cover letter to Jen Cannon, Competitive Events Director, by Friday, March 24, 2023.
Jen Cannon
Iowa State Fair
P.O. Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317
jcannon@iowastatefair.org

515.262.3111 ext. 245

2023 Competitive Events Entry Internship

The Iowa State Fair is 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.

To Apply
Mail or email your resume, cover letter to Jen Cannon, Competitive Events Director, by Friday, March 24, 2023.
Jen Cannon
Iowa State Fair
P.O. Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317
jcannon@iowastatefair.org

515.262.3111 ext. 245

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