Short Term Fair Assistant

Position:                              Fair Assistant                                             Classification:                   Short Term, Non-Exempt

Department:                      Ravalli County Fairground                   Reports to:                         Fairground Manager

Posting Date:                     5/21/2026                                                  Application Deadline:    Until filled

Position Grade:                 Grade 6                                                        Rate of Pay:                        $14.28/hr.

                                                                                                                        Benefit Eligible:               None

Position Schedule:          approved for 24 hours of work through the Fair week

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Fairgrounds Manager this position exists to assist the Fair office through the fair.  This position will answer basic questions regarding fair, answer phones and direct the public to appropriate fair staff as needed for assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists general public at the fair office.
• Answers phone and directs people to appropriate location or staff.
• Will perform other duties as needed or assigned by Fairgrounds Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to maintain a positive, ethical, effective and professional working relationship with staff, department employees and the general public.
• A professional appearance and attitude at all times is expected.
• Must be dependable and capable of exercising good judgment on time management issues.
• Should possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

• Routinely works with the public who may require the ultimate amount of patience.
• Works in a busy, public environment with multiple distractions.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

EEO Statement:

Ravalli County is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO).  Ravalli County does not refuse employment or discriminate in compensation or the other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, or veteran’s status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.