Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a State Fair Worker (Events) at the New York State Fair. The State Fair Worker (Events) has responsibilities such as ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of event facilities by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors; washing windows; and stripping and waxing floors as necessary, in addition to emptying trash and recycling bins and ensuring the proper disposal of waste. The role requires the worker to replenish supplies in restrooms and manage the operation of event building systems, including unlocking doors, and controlling lighting and HVAC settings. The worker must also tackle outdoor maintenance tasks by shoveling snow, spreading ice-melt on walkways, using leaf blowers, and cleaning tools to maintain outdoor spaces, along with clearing barn stalls of animal manure post-events. Furthermore, the position involves setting up and transporting furniture and equipment, such as tables, chairs, picnic benches, and barricades in preparation for special events and meetings. Acting as the direct point of contact for event promoters, the State Fair Worker (Events) will cater to various event-related needs as they arise.

This is a CSEA-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

The hourly rate for this position is $16.36/hour.

Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for this position. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. This position is not tenure-bearing.

Candidates who are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this application to apply by June 1, 2024. Within this online application please upload your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript. Please specify the location(s) you are interested in on your application. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Sutton in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.