{"id":7537,"date":"2025-08-18T22:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/state-fair-now-hiring-for-october-event\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T22:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:10:41","slug":"state-fair-now-hiring-for-october-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/state-fair-now-hiring-for-october-event\/","title":{"rendered":"State Fair Now Hiring for October Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"403\">COLUMBIA &ndash; The <strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"168\">South Carolina State Fair<\/strong> is now hiring for its <strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"219\">12-day run, October 8&ndash;19<\/strong>, at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Temporary positions are available across a variety of areas, offering a chance to work behind the scenes at one of the state&rsquo;s largest annual events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"493\">Those interested can explore roles and apply online at <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"490\">scstatefair.org\/employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"821\">&ldquo;With nearly 500 temporary positions available each fall, we&rsquo;re proud that many of our workers return year after year,&rdquo; said <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"675\">Nancy Smith, general manager of the S.C. State Fair<\/strong>. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a fun, welcoming environment where employees become part of something bigger &mdash; supporting a nonprofit that gives back across the state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"967\">Some positions begin before the fair to assist with baked goods and craft entries, while others continue after the event to help with returns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1253\">&ldquo;This year&rsquo;s theme, <em data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1012\">Harvesting Happiness,<\/em> is more than a slogan &mdash; it reflects the joy and pride our team brings to the fairgrounds each day,&rdquo; said <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1176\">Kathy Allen, director of human resources and marketing<\/strong>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking for people who want to share that spirit with our guests.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\">Available roles include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1346\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1346\">Building attendants to greet guests and answer questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1364\">Circus ushers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1421\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1421\">Guest services (bilingual Spanish\/English preferred)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1448\">Parking and gate staff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1486\">\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1486\">S.C. Grown Marketplace attendants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1528\">Arts, crafts, and exhibits assistants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1559\"><strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1557\">Employee perks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1575\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1575\">VIP parking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1631\">Free admission for employees, plus two guest passes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1677\">\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1677\">Employee breakfast with a collectible pin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1703\">Staff t-shirt and hat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1734\">\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1734\">Awards and MVP recognition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1770\">\n<p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1770\">Behind-the-scenes opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1860\">A fun short-term role &mdash; ideal for retirees, students, and anyone looking to give back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1912\">For more information, visit <strong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1909\">SCStateFair.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBIA &ndash; The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for its 12-day run, October 8&ndash;19, at the S.C. 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