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Souvenirs Salesperson

Job Type: Fair-time position (application for souvenirs won’t be reviewed until mid-June/July

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Merchandise selling skills.
  • Consistent cheerful public interaction skills under stressful conditions.
  • Must be able to stand for a five hour shift in semi-protected booth.
  • Must be able to make change.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Sell souvenirs to public during Fair.
  • Cheerfully greet public and offer information as requested.
  • Maintain neat inventory, clean booth and help set up displays.
  • Operate cash register and credit card machine.

Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645. Attn: Marketing

Receptionist

Job Type: Seasonal, June-September

Must have excellent switchboard skills, good interpersonal skills, good verbal communication, and be proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel.  Must be calm and personable under pressure, maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.  

Start Date: June

Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.

Ticket Seller

Job Type: Seasonal, Fairtime

Minimum age 18.  Ability to process large amounts of tickets and money quickly and accurately.  Must be able to make change, process credit card sales, have excellent attention to detail, and provide courteous customer service under stressful conditions.  Must have prior cash handling experience; heavy cash handling experience preferred. 

Start Date: August 16

Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.

Grounds Crew

Job Type: Full-time Seasonal position

Minimum age 18.  Ability to lift 75-100 lbs and willing to work in all weather conditions.  Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.  Duties include painting, carpentry projects, lawn mowing, weed whipping, fence line maintenance, and garbage pickup.  

Start Date: Seasonal openings, hiring in May but most begin in June.

Please complete the online application below or Download Application (pdf) and fax to (907) 746-2699 or bring in to 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, Alaska 99645.