Looking For A Summer Job? Minnesota State Fair Is Hiring

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota State Fair is about two months away, and officials said Tuesday their employment center is open and taking applications for those looking for work.

The State Fair starts Thursday, Aug. 27, and runs through Labor Day in Falcon Heights. Officials said applications are being accepted for a variety of positions for this year's "Great Minnesota Get-Together." Applications must be at least 16 years old and available to work all 12 days of the State Fair.

Officials said applicants should first fill out an online registration, then go to the State Fair Employment Center to activate their registration and find options that match their skills, experience and education. Officials said no appointment is necessary.

Some of the job opportunities include ticket selling, ticket taking, parking, retail, food service, games and sanitation among others. The State Fair Employment Center is located just south of the state fairgrounds at 1129 Cathlin St., which is near Snelling and Como Avenues.

For more information, call (651) 288-4475.