Every year the State Fair thrills hundreds of thousands of fairgoers. Behind the scenes it takes hundreds of staff members and vendors to help make the fair experience for visitors special. Each year, people are hired to work as everything from information booth staff to ride operators. This year is no exception, and the N.C. State Fair is in the process of hiring for the upcoming fair! If you’re interested in working at one of the most exciting events of the year then you’ve come to the right place as there are opportunities for general, law enforcement, and carnival employment. Below is information about the different job opportunities available. Take a look and apply!
General Employment
A large staff is needed to keep the fair running smoothly. Among the jobs available are: exhibit workers, competition judges, gate monitors, information booth workers, receptionists, ticket takers, ticket sellers, exhibit managers, gate assistant supervisors, gate captains, public address announcers, cash room supervisors, cash room tellers and competition managers.
Qualified applicants can apply at THIS link. You’ll be contacted with further instructions if chosen for an interview. Please reach out to Leslie Wiseman for more information 919-839-4503.
Note: If you are a former N.C. state employee do not fill out this form. Please reach out directly to Felicia Little at 919-839-4505 for more information.
Law Enforcement
Are you interested in helping to keep the best State Fair in the country safe? Each year the State Fair hires both sworn and non-sworn officers to help with crowd management and security across the fairgrounds. If this is something you’re interested in, links to applications for sworn and non-sworn officers are provided below.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Renee Atkinson at 919-839-4504 or Chief Anthony Prignano at 919-830-4509.
Carnival Employment
The N.C. State Fair does not handle hiring for food service, custodial service or the carnival. However, if you’re interested in jobs with the carnival you can apply directly to Powers Great American Midways on their website. The company hires people as ride personnel and to work in food services. The sooner you apply to these positions the better — they go quick!
If you’re selected for an interview after applying you’ll be contacted by phone and you’ll need to be available from Oct. 16-26th.