County Fair Assistant (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Join the 2026 El Paso County Fair Team as a County Fair Assistant (Seasonal)! United We Celebrate at the El Paso County Fair, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and dependable individuals to help bring the experience to life.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors
• Provide information about events and activities
• Manage entry and re-entry
• Issue tickets
• Collect payments
• Help keep daily operations running smoothly
• Provide transportation for guests via the Courtesy Cart

Requirements

• Maintain a positive, customer-focused approach
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the Fair
• Stay organized and adaptable in a busy environment
• Have basic experience with cash handling, point-of-sale systems, or scanners
• Have a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly attitude
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexible team player with the ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work long hours, evenings, and weekends for the duration of the fair and training
• Ability to operate point of sale (POS) system/cash register, including computers, electronic scanners, or related equipment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Skills

• Basic cash handling experience
• Point of sale (POS) system/cash register operation
• Customer service skills
• Communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Opportunity to support a long-standing community event
• Contribute to a shared experience that brings people together across El Paso County

Pay

Hiring Rate: $16.50 - $18.50 hourly

Schedule

This position is based out of the El Paso County Fair and Event Center in Calhan, CO. The anticipated work schedule is between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. each day. A training session will be held on July 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.