Horseshow Assistant - 2026 OK State Fair
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and Access) and Adobe InDesign.
- A basic knowledge of the equine industries and competition requirements and protocol.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record.
- Must be comfortable and knowledgeable with regard to working around animals as work will take place mainly within and around barns and arenas being used for Horse Shows.
- Must be available and willing to work every day of the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, September 17-27.
- Have access to daily, reliable transportation.
- Be positive, enthusiastic and cooperative.
- Maintain a friendly, professional, calm demeanor in all situations.
- Be flexible as job instructions may change from time to time.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully in English (speak, read, write).
- Maintain a high standard of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle free clothing, proper uniform/attire, close attention to personal hygiene).
Nice To Haves
- experience regarding paddock management, gate control, ribbon distribution, course design and set up, and assisting the announcer with placings and return class qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Assist the AgriBusiness Specialist with Horse Shows held during the Fair.
- Serve as staff liaison, answering questions from potential participants, additional staff, officials and the public.
- Serve as staff assistant during the Fair, processing credentials, competition entry forms, necessary reports and forms as required for each event/each day of the Fair.
- Assist with correspondence and communication, updating database and data entry for show entries, as well as processing and inputting results during the Fair.
- Assist in the preparation of competition sites, arranging and distribution of awards, results and tabulation.
- Assist in other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- No other benefits, except those required by law, apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
