Whitney M. Woodworth

Statesman Journal

The Oregon State Fair is now accepting applications for about 400 jobs, including admissions, parking, food stand and janitorial positions, for the 2016 season.

Hundreds of employees are needed to work before, during and after the Oregon State Fair, which runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5. Those interested in applying for positions must be 16 years or older before the start of the fair. Most positions require two forms of identification.

Job-seekers cannot pick up or drop off application at the Oregon State Fair office. Instead, applicants are directed to visit the Oregon State Fair website to learn how to apply with various partners.

Directions for Applying

Parking and admissions: Complete and online application through Personnel Source Inc.Services will contact applicants to schedule interviews on Aug. 4.

Janitorial and grounds clean-up: Complete an online application at Venue Smart and attend the Janitorial Job Fair at the Oregon State Fair Pavilion off Sunnyview Road NE on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m.

Carnival rides and games positions: Attend the Carnival Job Fair hosted by Rainer Amusements at the Oregon State Fair Pavilion on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m.

GK Machine jobs: Attend a large-scale job fair hosted by GK Machine on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 in the Oregon State Fair Pavilion.

Food concessions: Contact food concessionaires directly for applications and to set up an interview.

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