Agribusiness Assistant / Intern - 2026 OK State Fair

This position is a seasonal role with an anticipated start date, end date and number of hours per week/month as outlined below. Employment is tied to seasonal business demands and is not guaranteed beyond the seasonal period. While there may be opportunities for other or intermittent hours outside of the stated period, any such hours are contingent upon business needs, workload, and operational requirements and do not change the seasonal nature of the position. This position does not carry a guarantee of minimum hours or continued employment beyond the seasonal term. This will be a temporary, part-time and hourly position for employment related to the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair. No other benefits, except those required by law, apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until position has been filled.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with horse shows, livestock shows, and agricultural exhibit halls, including the creating, preparing and executing of agriculture-related competitions and events, for the annual Oklahoma State Fair. 
• Serve as staff liaison, answering questions from potential participants, staff, officials and the public.
• Assist with correspondence and communication, updating database and data entry for show entries, as well as processing and inputting results during the Fair.
• Assist with administrative duties such as labeling packets, filing and creating documents, sorting supplies, and distributing credentials and materials.
• Serve as staff assistant during the Fair, processing competition entry forms, reports and other necessary forms as required for each event and each day of the Fair.
• Assist in the preparation of competition sites, arrangement and distribution of awards, processing results and tabulation. Responsibilities may require physical and manual labor.
• Assist in other departments and with other duties as needed and assigned. 

Additional Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software, especially Word, and Excel.
• A basic knowledge of the livestock industry and competition requirements/protocol is preferred.
• Must be comfortable and knowledgeable with regard to working around animals.
• Interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Previous customer service or similar experience preferred. 

General Requirements

• Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
• Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm, professional manner.
• 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.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Speak, read and write in English.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
• Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility, covering long distances with ease, managing assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions.
• Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items and/or assist others in lifting heavier objects, as job demands.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required.

Additional Information – Work Schedule

• Hours may fluctuate slightly in the early months of employment and will gradually increase as the position progresses toward peak season and then decrease during the period following peak season. However, the assistant must be able to commit to working more than 40 hrs/week as early as the end of August to as late as the first week of October with the month of September non-negotiable including nights and weekends during the Fair.

February – October 2026 (DATES & HOURS MAY FLUCTUATE AS WORKLOAD DICTATES AND MUTUALLY AGREEABLE)

PRE-FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

A pay week is Saturday through Friday. Hours in excess of 40 in any pay week are overtime.

February:         Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week

March:             Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week

April:                Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week

May:                Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week

June:               Flexible weekdays, 16-24 hours/week

July:                 Weekdays, 32-40 hours/week

August:            Weekdays, 40 hours/week (possibly some additional hours as needed that could be longer days or stretched to a weekend day, with advance notice)

FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

September:     40-60 hours/week, evenings and weekends included

POST FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

October:          Weekdays, early October 40 hours/week gradually reducing as the month progresses

For more information contact:            Isaac Nations, AgriBusiness Department

                                                            Email:  Agribusiness@okstatefair.com

                                                            Phone: 405-948-6707

This will be a temporary, part-time and hourly position for employment. No other benefits, except those required by law, apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until position has been filled.