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Nebraska State Fair offers one of the most innovative exhibitions focusing on interactive agriculture and educational experiences, promoting families, fun and Nebraska pride.
Positions Available:
Marketing & Sponsorship director
#1, WOULD YOU thrive in an environment where the company’s Core Values include:
NE State Fair Core Values: Integrity, Honesty, Safe Environment, Respect, Servant Leadership, Teamwork, Open Communication, and Humor!
#2. DOES OUR MISSION (and defined purpose for being) appeal to you?
NE State Fair Mission: “Recognize the achievements of Nebraskans, celebrate youth and Fair traditions and to showcase agriculture while providing educational and entertaining experiences for all.”
IF YOU ANSWER YES to BOTH of the above questions, maybe your experiences qualify you to learn more about the Marketing and Sponsorship Director role at the Nebraska State Fair.
This full-time, year-round opportunity is best fit for an experienced Professional who has skills in Leadership, Planning and Implementation of Marketing Advertising, Fulfilling event and advertising commitments to Funding Partners, Assessing event numbers and forecasting public trends, Creating and Sticking to a defined annual Budget, Brainstorming new and interesting ideas and projects, and more.
#3. DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFIES YOU?
The Marketing and Sponsorship Director will oversee a team of 2 full-time (year-round) employees and up to four (4) seasonal (July – September) interns.
This position requires knowledge, experience, and strong skills in digital technology, media, design, copywriting, creative talents, a variety of computer software programs, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
IF YOU ARE STILL SAYING, “YES, I CAN DO THAT!” and “YES, I WANT TO DO THIS!” then we invite you to send resume and cover letter to Tammy Baker at tbaker@statefair.org or to PO BOX 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802. Position will post until filled. Nebraska State Fair is an equal opportunity employer.
Find MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR position description here.
Entertainment & Events Intern
Reporting to the Events Manager and Entertainment & Events Director, the Entertainment and Events Intern will assist in Event planning and Event execution and will coordinate Nebraska based events for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair (event). A successful candidate will have a background in event planning and execution. See position description here. Please submit resume & cover letter to kschulz@statefair.org or mail to: Nebraska State Fair, PO Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802.
Operations & Maintenance Worker
The Nebraska State Fair Operations Department is seeking an Operations & Maintenance worker focusing on Livestock & Equine areas. See position description here. This position is full-time, permanent with benefits. To apply, please fill out the employee application and submit to tbaker@statefair.org or mail to: Nebraska State Fair, PO Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802.
2024 STATE FAIR AGRICULTURE INTERNSHIPS
The Nebraska State Fair Agriculture Department is seeking interns for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair. There are internship options for both livestock and equine. Apply for LIVESTOCK HERE and EQUINE HERE. Applications for both will close on February 1st.
Fair Time Stagehands/Labor
Superior Stage Services is seeking applicants to help with the behind the scenes work to put on the shows and live entertainment at the Nebraska State Fair. They handle all the stages at the fair and need help to load in, setup, run, and tear down the stages each day. No experience required but would be helpful. They typically have shifts in the morning and evening with some work in the afternoons. All Shifts run on a 4 hour minimum with the possibility of longer but each shift is guaranteed to have 4 hours. Starting Pay is $20 per hour. Heavy lifting is required. Apply Here
MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP AND HOSPITALITY INTERNS
Looking for a summer job that really is UNIQUE!
Other seasonal positions available
There’s Nothing More Nebraskan than working at the State Fair! Gates, Beverage, Cleaning, Shuttle Drivers, Operations, Parking Lot Attendants… Check out the MANY opportunities to be part of the experience here!
