Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleState Fair Assistant, NS

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $30.28 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13209

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking employees for hundreds of temporary positions for the 13-Day New York State Fair!

The annual State Fair, held for 13 days from August 20th to September 1st, preserves and enhances the agricultural legacy of the State of New York and promotes current and future agricultural awareness. The State Fair hosts statewide competitions in the breeding and showing of horses and livestock and the production of quality wine, vegetables, fruit, honey, maple syrup, flowers, forage, and grain. Likewise, the Fair also hosts competitions for the youth of New York State that include horses, livestock, horticulture, robotics, dogs, sports, talent, and general economics.

Temporary employees will play an important role in the execution of the 2025 Great New York State Fair! Many of our opportunities involve moving around outside in all weather conditions. These positions may be full-time, with the schedules dependent on the department being hired for.

There are various departments to apply to, including:

The New York State Fair is hiring for several positions for the 13-day State Fair from August 20 – September 1, 2025. Below, please find brief position descriptions we are seeking candidates for.

Minimum Qualifications
I. Agriculture
We are seeking employees for the various Agricultural Departments on the fairgrounds. Departments include poultry, rabbits, beef cattle, dairy cattle, and horses. Duties range from cleaning the barns to tending to the animals.

II. Guest Relations/Ticket Takers
The Guest Relations and Ticket Takers are responsible for welcoming guests. They must be professional and welcoming in providing information about the facilities, programs, and services available at The Fair. Those in a Ticket Taker role will review and scan tickets at entry points.

III. Potato Booth
Employees in the Potato Booth will bake potatoes and prepare toppings, keep a clean and safe environment, provide customer service to the patrons purchasing baked potatoes, and handle cash transactions using a cash register.

IV. Safety
Safety employees will help guests while following all safety protocols. A security license is not a requirement for this position.

V. Bag Check- 8-Hour Security Course:
In this role, employees will guard entry points, verifying visitors, and check all bags at entry points. To be eligible for this position, applicants need to complete an 8-hour course or have a security guard license, be an active military member, or be an active or retired police officer.

VI. Chevy Security- Licensed Security Guard:
This role is tasked with performing security services at Chevy Court and Suburban Park concert locations. To be eligible for these positions, applicants must have a 16-hour NYS Security Guard License, be an active military member, or be an active or retired police officer.

VII. Tram Conductor
Tram Conductors help passengers on and off the back of trams, which follow a route that runs the perimeter of the Fairgrounds.

VIII. Tram Driver
Tram Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers on a truck-pulled wagon to and from the tram stops around the NYS Fairgrounds. Applicants must have a CDL Class B License with a "P" Endorsement to be eligible for this position.

IX. Sensory Room
Programming staff are responsible for monitoring and assisting guests in our inclusive sensory programming areas, which include the calming sensory room/cottage and outdoor active sensory area. Employees must be professional and possess the ability to warmly welcome and interact with guests who may have sensory-processing differences, autism, PTSD, or other physical or psychological conditions.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Lauren Denny

Telephone 3157284254

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13209

 

Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for this opportunity must copy and paste the link below to apply. Within this online application, please upload your resume.

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78879e96888d4801968c1a8f653da1&specialization=

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at (315) 728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.