Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs hiring seasonal workers

Posted on July 8, 2022
The state fair is held in Springfield Aug. 11-21 and the dates for the Du Quoin State Fair in southern Illinois are Aug. 26 through Sept. 5. (WJBC file photo)

By IIS Radio

SPRINGFIELD – Looking to make some extra money this summer? The Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair are hiring seasonal workers.

Spokesperson Krista Lisser says they are short about 250 workers between the two fairs. The temporary jobs pay $14 an hour and are an important part of state fair operations.

“A lot of these work the buildlings and grounds, maintance, our customer service, security and of course grandstand ticket takers are very important and ticket sales,” said Lisser.

Most jobs run during the actual fairs although some begin earlier.

The state fair is held in Springfield Aug. 11-21 and the dates for the Du Quoin State Fair in southern Illinois are Aug. 26 through Sept. 5.

You can apply on the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair websites.

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