ILLINOIS STATE FAIR Seasonal Worker - Security

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals, for temporary employment not to exceed 6 months, for the Illinois State Fair summer season. Temporary employees are needed for the following area: Security. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to work in a constantly changing fast paced environment. Successful candidates will be individuals who can work promptly and efficiently in order to maintain that the Illinois State Fair, as well as non-fair events, run effectively. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as offers for positions will be made on a first come first serve basis.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.
• Must be able to pass a name-based sex offender registry check.
• Must be able to work all 11 days of the State Fair, which may include nights and weekends.
• Must be able to work for up to 8-12 hours a day.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• This position may require a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers experience working with the general public and assisting general inquiries.
• Prefers experience with maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other employees, and members of the public.
• Prefers experience with understanding and following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed six months, performs a variety of unskilled manual labor and/or simple clerical duties.
• Monitors an assigned area during the Illinois State Fair (ISF).
• Relieves or covers other assigned stations as instructed, when needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
• This position will be responsible for securing a designated area on the grounds in an effort to assist the Illinois State Police to ensure the safety of fair goers and exhibits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees