Employment & Volunteer Information

There's nothing like working at the State Fair of West Virginia! Regardless of when you start, in May, or for the nine days in August, you get the feeling that you're a part of an "end of summer celebration"! Many people have made working at the Fair an annual tradition and we invite you to join us. Our departments include; maintenance, the administration office, ticket office, entry department, grounds keeping, security, merchandise/rentals, mascot, grandstand ushers, ticket sales and more.

To apply for employment, please review the Employment Guide and follow one of the steps listed to obtain and submit an application:

  • Stop by the Fairground's Administration Building (Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm)
  • Call, 304.645.1090
  • Mail your request to: Employment Application, SFWV, PO Drawer 986, Lewisburg WV 24901
  • Access an application by clicking on the link below

State Fair of WV Employment Application (PDF Format, 2 pages in length)

State Fair of WV Employment Guide

 

 

 



Temporary Employment Opportunities -

Positions will be posted as the need arises for the 2010 season. Please check back often.

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer -

The State Fair of West Virginia will be looking for some helping hands for the Give and Grow Volunteer program during the 2010 State Fair. Volunteers will be rewarded with one complimentary gate admissison ticket for each shift worked! What a great way to become a part of the State Fair team!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Civic and Youth Organizations -

The State Fair has opportunities for non-profit and community service organizaitons to raise money by volunteering during the nine day event. Community groups including youth, seniors and more can assist in a variety of services including helping with barn cleaning, serving in guest relations and more. Representatitves of the Fair and the organization develop a volunteer plan outlining the hours, type of work and benefits for the group. It's a short commitment for members but a great opportunity for the organization.

For more information, please call, 304.645.1090.