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Washington State Fair hiring for wide range of jobs

Published 11:10 am Monday, August 17, 2015

Interviews for a range of jobs are under way for the Sept. 11-27 state fair.
Interviews for a range of jobs are under way for the Sept. 11-27 state fair.

For the Reporter

If you love the fun and excitement of a fair, then you may enjoy working at the 17-day Washington State Fair this year.

The fair runs from Sept. 11-27, and a wide range of jobs are available, with hiring taking place right away. Interviews on select dates and times are listed on the fair website.

Jobs range from ticket sellers (gate, midway and parking) to parking lot attendants, ride and game operators to barn cleanup. Food concessionaires are hiring for a variety positions, including food preparation and cashiering.

The pay range starts at $9.47 and up, depending on the necessary skills and job duties. Some jobs start before opening day of the fair, and others are for the 17-day Fair.

Applicants need to apply in person and be prepared to show proper identification and proof of citizenship, usually in the form of a current driver’s license and social security card; or a U.S. passport. Phone applications will not be accepted.

To check on available jobs, visit:

• Washington State Fair

• WorkSource

• seattle.craigslist.org

Keep checking these websites, as jobs will be added through the run of the Fair, as additional jobs become available.