Employment

The State Fair is currently hiring for the following:

Vendor Coordinator (Full Time)

The SD State Fair is seeking a full-time Vendor and Special Events Coordinator. The Vendor Coordinator is responsible for the administrative functions to secure, support, coordinate, monitor, and execute vendor procurement for the South Dakota State Fair and non-fair events managed by the State Fair. Assists in securing sponsorships, planning and implementing special events, and responsible for maintaining the State Fair Foundation donor database to include tracking of donations, issuing invoices, written correspondence, and maintaining financial records through the use of QuickBooks. The position is primarily 8 AM -5 PM. Work occasional evenings, weekends and extended work hours for some special events, pre-State Fair and during will be expected. Rate of pay will range from $22.98 to $28.72 depending on skills and experience. Excellent benefits package: 

 

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
  • Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
  • Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
  • Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
  • Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
  • 11 Paid Holidays

 

To apply go to: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1PW or stop at the SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation Office at 1000 18th Street SW in Huron. 

Horizons Hall Building Superintendent (seasonal)
Seasonal employment, minimal hours January through June with more hours July through fair. $15.75/hr. Manage and oversee the Horizons Hall Building during the SD State Fair to ensure fair-time activities and responsibilities are well-planned and implemented. This includes managing competitive entries/exhibits, securing judges, assisting vendors, establishing a schedule, arranging some special events, and more.

For more information and to apply, call 353-7340 or stop at the State Fair Administration Office.

Seasonal positions - will start hiring in the spring for 2025 State Fair
Put some extra cash in your pocket! Be a part of a time-honored tradition and be instrumental in the success of the annual State Fair.   The SD State Fair hires for special events and fair week; position availability varies! Positions are open in the following areas: Maintenance, gate admission, beer garden, tap haus, wine pavilion, trolley, grandstand, security, and cattle crossing guard. Hours vary, pay rate varies. For an application or for more information, stop by the Administration office at 1060 3rd St SW, call the fair office at 353-7340 or email [email protected].

It takes a big team to make sure the State Fair goes off without a hitch. Each year the State Fair hires people for the following seasonal positions:

• Restroom Attendants
• Beer Garden Attendants
• Wine Pavilion Attendants
• Building Attendants
• Camping Attendants
• Gate Admission Attendants
  
• Shuttle Drivers
• Certified Police Officers
• Civilian Positions for Security
• Maintenance Personnel

 Seasonal Employee Brochure  

Seasonal Employee Application

For more information, or for an application, contact Robin Baarts at (605) 353-7342 or by email.
If you are interested in a seasonal position, you can also download the application above and return it to the State Fair Office, located in the Nordby Exhibit Hall near the corner of 3rd Street and Lincoln Avenue.