Employment and Internships
The Iowa State Fair employs about 75 year-round full-time staff members, 25 interns in different departments, and 1,600 seasonal or fair-time staff members.
Working at the Iowa State Fair is so much fun AND you get to be a part of welcoming over 1 million people from all over the world to Iowa’s greatest celebration.
Seasonal and full-time job openings will be posted here when available.
Internships
Internships at the Iowa State Fair not only look good on your resume, but they are the best hands-on learning experiences. With multiple departments offering internships for so many different majors, there is bound to be something to help you gain invaluable lifetime skills.
Marketing Internship
Work on creating engaging marketing content for the Iowa State Fair, including social media, copy and graphics-related projects.
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to mwilliamson@iowastatefair.org
Competitive Events Department - Entry Internship
Seeking six interns to assist with the competitive exhibit entries process. Positions are available for both livestock and non-livestock entries. Candidates will gain experience in customer service, event management, communications and business administration.
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to jcannon@iowastatefair.org
Competitive Events Department - Special Projects Internship
Seeking an intern to assist the competitive events department with special projects. The candidate will work closely with the Competitive Events director on tasks to prepare for the Iowa State Fair. Experience will be gained in customer service, event management, communications and business administration.
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to jcannon@iowastatefair.org
Concessions Department - Concessions, Exhibits and Thrill Parks Internship
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to gjorgensen@iowastatefair.org
Human Resources/Admissions Internship
The Iowa State Fair is currently seeking an intern for real-world experience in Human Resources. This role will assist with HR-related responsibilities for the Admissions Department including all aspects of employee hiring, orientation prep and employee management during the Fair.
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to clullmann@iowastatefair.org or mail them to:
Colton Lullmann
Iowa State Fair
PO Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317-0003
IT Communications Internship
Get on the job training in Information Technology and Communications setting up network equipment, security camera, ADSL/VDSL services, fiber optic and more.
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025
Email resume and cover letter to jkunkel@iowastatefair.org or mail them to:
Joe Kunkel
Iowa State Fair
PO Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317-0003
Blue Ribbon Foundation Internship Opportunities
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is excited to announce openings for three dynamic internship positions. As a member of the Blue Ribbon Foundation team, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience, contribute to major fundraising initiatives, and play a key role in maintaining lasting relationships with donors and sponsors who help preserve the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Applications are due November 30, 2024. Find application details at blueribbonfoundation.org.
