Seasonal Administrative Assistant – Fair & Fairgrounds
About The Position
The Teton County Fair & Fairgrounds is seeking a seasonal Administrative Assistant to support the team during the summer months. This role involves performing a variety of clerical, bookkeeping, and office support duties. The position provides front-line public assistance, processes forms and records, sells tickets, assists with social media, runs errands, and offers administrative support to the Fair Board, Fair & Fairgrounds Manager, and Senior Administrative Assistant. The role requires availability during Fair week, July 18th - July 26th, and supports high-volume operations in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Up to 1 year of clerical, administrative support, and computer experience
- Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, proofreading, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of customer service principles, standards, and methods.
- Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Knowledge of basic principles of record keeping and records management.
- Knowledge of standard and specialized computer software applications and internet technologies.
- Knowledge of basic cash handling and ticketing procedures.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and basic digital communication practices.
- Skills in operating standard office equipment, and business computers with standard software applications.
- Skills in entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
- Skills in making mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Skills in providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Skills in following verbal and written instructions.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, Fair Board members, and the public.
- Skills in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working around livestock or in agricultural settings
- Experience with Etix or similar ticketing software
- Experience creating and managing social media content
- Comfort working around livestock
Responsibilities
- Performs basic clerical and administrative support duties for assigned work group.
- Updates and maintains a variety of electronic and paper files, records, reports, and documents.
- Receives documents, checks for validity and accuracy, files paperwork, and enters data into computer systems.
- Provides clerical and office assistance, including making copies, scheduling meetings, and processing mail and invoices.
- Updates statistical information, reports, and technical documents.
- Provides customer service and information to visitors and the public.
- Supports positive interactions with staff and the public, maintaining confidentiality.
- Performs department-related errands such as delivering materials and picking up orders.
- Sells event tickets, processes payments, and maintains transaction records.
- Assists Fair contestants with forms and applications, reviewing materials for completeness and accuracy.
- Assists with social media content creation and posting.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
