400 workers needed for Oregon State Fair

The Oregon State Fair is holding a recruitment day Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the goal of hiring about 400 temporary employees, said spokeswoman Mary Agnew.

People are needed to work as ticket sellers, parking attendants, ticket takers, cashiers, food handlers, bartenders and grounds crew members.

Most of the jobs last for the duration of the fair — which runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 — but some jobs start before the fair and others continue after its end, Agnew said. The number of hours a person can work varies by job, but Agnew said people can typically get as many or as few hours as they would like, before they start collecting overtime.

“(They) should really enjoy it while working there,” Agnew said. “They should be able to leave with a really good experience and be able to apply it to what they want to do next.”

The recruitment event starts at 9 a.m. at the State Fairgrounds’ Pavilion, 2330 17th St NE. Organizers said the event will end when all positions are filled. Attendees can fill out applications on-site or fill one out ahead of time. Resumes are optional.

Applicants must be at least 16, but some positions require candidates be older and must agree to a criminal background check.

All jobs pay minimum wage, but bartenders also make tips, according to the fair’s website.

Applicants for food service jobs must have a food handlers card (classes for the card can be taken online or at orientation) and prospective bartenders must have an OLCC license.

All employees must be professional, able to meet the physical demands of the job and have communication and customer service skills. Many employees will have to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, the Labor Day holiday and split shifts.

For more information, go to http://bit.ly/1Ii5g5C or call Personnel Source at (503) 485-2175.

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