Minnesota State Fair Employment Center

The Employment Center refers persons interested in working for Minnesota State Fair departments and concessionaires. The fair-time staff begins work on the opening day of the fair, which takes place this year from August 26 through September 6. The Employment Center staff will work hard to help you find a job that best suits your skills and talents. However, there is no guarantee that a position will be available for every applicant.

Fair-time Employment Opportunities:

Available fair-time positions may include ticket takers, ticket sellers, parking attendants, cashiers, retail sales, food service, etc. We do not post specific fair-time jobs on our web site because the availability changes frequently. Note: the number of applicants exceeds the number of jobs available.

  • The Employment Center refers applicants to positions with employers
  • The employer interviews, makes the decision to hire, and compensates the employee
  • Fair-time positions require that the applicant be at least 16 years of age or older
  • Applicants must be available to work all 12 days of the fair
  • There is no guarantee that applicants will be referred to a job or get hired
  • We do not accept registrations from 14 and 15 year olds

If you registered (in person or on-line) or worked in 2007, 2008 or 2009, you do not need to re-register. You must stop by the Employment Center to update and re-activate your registration.

Please do not register more than one time. It does not improve your chances of being referred to a job interview.

If you are interested in working the 12 days of the fair, the registration for referral will be availalble online May 10, 2010.

On-line registration begins May 10

To activate your registration you must visit the Employment Center in person.

The Employment Center hours of operation are as follows:

June 7 to July 30: Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m
(Closed June 18 & July 5)
Aug. 2 to Aug. 20: Monday-Friday
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug. 21: Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed Sunday, Aug. 22)
Aug. 23 to Aug. 25: Monday-Wednesday
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 26 to Aug. 28: Thursday-Saturday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

The Employment Center is located at 1129 Cathlin Street from June through August. Click here for a map. From September through May, please e-mail us at the address below.

Contact Information:

Minnesota State Fair
Employment Center
1265 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108
Telephone: (651) 288-4475
E-mail: employment@mnstatefair.org

Call Us: (651) 288-4400 TTY: 651-642-2372 Write Us: 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108-3099
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