Ticket Taker - OKC Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. is seeking friendly gate attendants to welcome guests and manage entry at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds. You will scan tickets, verify valid entry, and stamp hands for same-day reentry, while enforcing gate rules and maintaining a professional appearance.

Applicants should communicate clearly in English, stay flexible for extended hours, and assist security as needed. This role involves outdoor work, varying shifts, and teamwork across departments during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming.
• Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication.
• Speak and read in English.
• Be friendly and professional.
• Handle multiple tasks flexibly as job instructions change.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with a courteous and friendly attitude.
• Scan barcode on tickets using electronic scanner.
• Ensure patrons have valid tickets to enter.
• Stamp hands of exiting visitors for same day reentry.
• Enforce ticket rules posted at gate.
• Assist security by reporting suspicious or potentially illegal activity or situations.
• Provide and wear the required uniform for every shift.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Professionalism

Multitasking

Clear communication

English proficiency

Job description

• Greet visitors with a courteous and friendly attitude.
• Scan barcode on tickets using electronic scanner.
• Ensure patrons have valid tickets to enter.
• Stamp hands of exiting visitors for same day reentry.
• Enforce ticket rules posted at gate.
• Assist security by being aware and reporting any suspicious or potentially illegal activity or situations.
• Provide and wear the required uniform for every shift.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Be friendly and professional.
• Calmly and efficiently handle multiple tasks with flexibility as the specific instructions of the job may change from time to time.

General Requirements

• Effectively communicate with others in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative environment.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle free clothing, proper uniform/attire, close attention to personal hygiene).
• Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication.
• Speak and read in English.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
• Perform assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions.
• Some tasks may require lifting, carrying and putting away items weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Prolonged physical exertions may be required including walking, standing, sitting, seeing, hearing, reaching and grasping.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided when requested by a qualified applicant or an employee unless such an accommodation would cause undue hardship for the company.
• A 401(k) program is available once the employee meets the eligibility requirements for participation.
• Based on job classification, additional benefits that may be offered include Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Various Supplemental Insurances.