State Fair Booth Merchandise Team Member

The Minnesota Star Tribune • Fridley, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking customer-focused individuals to support its State Fair Booth Team during the Minnesota State Fair, assisting with merchandise sales, customer engagement, and booth operations from August 27–September 7, with a required training and orientation session on August 20. Shift times for this position are between 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 p.m.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service while engaging with Minnesota Star Tribune readers and fair attendees.
• Promote and sell merchandise in a fast-paced event environment.
• Represent the Minnesota Star Tribune professionally, building positive relationships with customers.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve sales and service goals.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic event setting.
• Stand and work in a sales booth for extended periods, up to 6 hours per day.
• Commit to a minimum of 10 days during the 12-day fair, including weekend availability.
• Be available for shifts ranging from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Lift and transport newspaper bundles and merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed