Company: Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.
Position Title: Creative Programs Seasonal Assistant/Intern
Department: State Fair
Reports To: Creative Programs Manager
Supervises: N/A
Classification: Seasonal, Hourly
Pay Range: $12 - $14/hr (dependent upon experience)
This position is a seasonal role with an anticipated start date, end date and number of hours per week/month as outlined below. Employment is tied to seasonal business demands and is not guaranteed beyond the seasonal period. While there may be opportunities for other or intermittent hours outside of the stated period, any such hours are contingent upon business needs, workload, and operational requirements and do not change the seasonal nature of the position. This position does not carry a guarantee of minimum hours or continued employment beyond the seasonal term. This will be a temporary, part-time and hourly position for employment related to the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair. No other benefits, except those required by law, apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until position has been filled.
Job Responsibilities
Assist the Creative Programs Manager with all duties including but not limited to the following:
- Support the Creative Arts Department during the Fair.
- Set-up for competition judging and preparation of judging materials.
- Develop and distribute tickets, mailings, badges, etc. using mail merge.
- Prepare and execute all duties relating to the Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition (OSAE).
- Design and create the OSAE awards publication.
- Schedule & coordinate with Fair demonstrators.
- Prepare and distribute credentials to judges, demonstrators, sponsors, and qualified contest participants.
- Assist exhibitors with online entry processes.
- Field questions and/or resolve problems via phone and in-person.
- Print reports, information and other items needed for all pre-Fair activities such as take-in, judging, etc.
- Facilitate live contests and events during the Fair.
- Process all competition results, premiums, and other closing Fair duties.
- Assist in other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and detailed oriented with the ability to complete assignments with accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal or no supervision.
- Extensive experience of Microsoft software, specifically Word and Excel.
- Knowledge in Adobe products, such as InDesign and Photoshop Elements, preferred, but not required.
- Ability to learn industry specific programs.
General Requirements
- Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume, high-stress environment.\
- Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm, professional manner.
- Effectively communicate with others in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative environment.
- Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle free clothing, proper uniform/attire, close attention to personal hygiene).
- Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Speak, read, and write in English.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
- Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility, covering long distances with ease, managing assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions.
- Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items and/or assist others in lifting heavier objects, as job demands.
- Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required.
Additional Job Requirements – Work Schedule
- Flexible daytime hours can be arranged through the end of April, at which time the position becomes full-time. Those who take this job MUST be able to work 7 days a week from September 1 – October 1.
February – October 2026 (DATES & HOURS MAY FLUCTUATE AS WORKLOAD DICTATES AND MUTUALLY AGREEABLE)
PRE-FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE
A pay week is Saturday through Friday. Hours in excess of 40 in any pay week are overtime.
February: Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week
March: Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week
April: Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week
May: Weekdays, 32-40 hours/week
June: Weekdays, 32-40 hours/week
July: Weekdays, 40 hours/week
August: Weekdays, 40 hours/week (possibly some additional hours as needed that could be longer days or stretched to a weekend day, with advance notice)
FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE
September: 40-60 hours/week, evenings and weekends included
POST FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE
October: Weekdays, early October 40 hours/week gradually reducing as the month progresses
For more information contact: Morgan Chappell, Creative Programs Manager.
Email: mchappell@okstatefair.com, Phone: (405) 948-6731