State Fair Worker- Parking Services

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,673 - 26,594; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, working at the New York State Fairgrounds, is seeking a part-time State Fair Worker to perform parking and safety support during major events. This on-call role focuses on directing visitors, managing parking, and ensuring smooth traffic flow under event conditions.

There are no formal education or experience requirements; candidates must have the physical ability to perform light to heavy labor.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors with directions to parking areas and in locating buildings on the property, and provide information on policies for parking and events.
• Control access and direct vendors, patrons, and employees to designated parking areas.
• Assist with special parking needs.
• Help maintain smooth traffic flow during events by setting up traffic cones, signage, barricades, and other equipment.
• Issue daily parking passes.

Job description

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri‑business. Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Position Information

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling job opportunity? Look no further than the Great New York State Fair! The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring for a temporary State Fair Worker position to work at the New York State Fairgrounds. State Fair Workers perform a variety of tasks in support of event parking and safety on the New York State Fairgrounds. Specifically, these positions perform the following:

• Greet and assist visitors with directions to parking areas and in locating various buildings on the property. Provides information on general policies regarding such areas as parking, grounds, facility use, and fees for parking and events.
• Controls access and directs vendors, patrons, and employees to designated parking areas.
• Assists with special parking needs.
• Assists in maintaining smooth traffic flow during events by setting up traffic cones, signage, barricades, and other equipment.
• Issues daily parking passes.

This Labor Class, CSEA-represented position is part-time, on-call, and work year-round, primarily on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule for most major events. These positions provide competitive pay of $16.43/hour.

The fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse, they offer a comfortable work environment, complete with free parking for your convenience.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for these positions. Candidates must have physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.