POSITION DESCRIPTION :
The position’s core duties consist of a variety of duties to include, but not limited to, crowd control/direction (non-confrontational), pedestrian traffic control, vehicle traffic control, identification checks, building security, foot patrols of the State Fair Park grounds, bag checks at entrance gates, animal security, entertainer escorts and stage security as assigned. Event Support Staff must be dedicated to the safety and well-being of our State Fair guests and vendors while providing the utmost customer service.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE :
This position is an unclassified, seasonal Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system. This role will work in a full-time capacity over the 11-day annual Wisconsin State Fair, which includes weekends. There may be additional work hours offered before and/or after the annual fair. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.

COMPENSATION :
The starting wage for this role is $13.25 per hour.

WHO CAN APPLY :
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Specific Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist Public Safety personnel as directed
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situation
• Takes appropriate action on matters affecting public safety and security
• Performs assignments and duties as assigned by supervisor
• Provides building, area, animal, property security functions
• Inspects, maintains and secures all assigned departmental issued equipment to ensure effective operating conditions are maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

• The ability to work ALL 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair
• Must reside within 1-hour travel time of the Wisconsin State Fair Park
• Able to work cooperatively and harmoniously with the public and others
• Interact courteously with all levels of supervision
• Ability to understand and apply department protocols that are applicable to the position
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment applicable to the position
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training requirements applicable to position

Physical and Environmental Demands: :

• Regular: Standing, bending, use of both hands, arms and legs, simultaneous mental/muscular coordination, oral communication, hearing, near and far vision, depth perception, color identification, feeling, twisting and pressure involving wrists, arms and hands.
• Frequent: Walking, climbing stairs, balancing, reaching, repetitive finger movements.
• Occasional: Moderate and light lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling.
• Be able to perform duties in an outdoor setting including all weather conditions.

SPECIAL NOTES :
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2023 these dates are August 3 – 13, 2023. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

TO APPLY :
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications as they relate to the position below. Application materials must be received by 4:30pm on Friday, July 7th 2023:. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Call Lauren Schmidt, Administrative Assistant to the Public Safety Department, with questions at 414.266.7046.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue, hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, WI Products Pavilion, and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.

Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live, and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working, and playing. Visit discovermilwaukee.com for more information.

All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency: , as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.