People can start applying online starting today to work at the Puyallup Fair, a news release says.
Applications will be accepted starting at 8 a.m. at www.go2worksource.com. As of noon, more than 600 people already had applied.
Applications will not be accepted in person at the fair itself. The fair has hired approximately 3,000 workers in the past, and plans to hire similar numbers for this year's fair, which runs Sept. 9-25. About 5,000 people applied for jobs last year.
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Seasonal jobs are available in these categories: food service workers, cashier, sales staffing, cleaning/maintenance, ride setup, parking lots/ticketing, rides and games.
Additional information about each job category will be listed on the web site at www.thefair.com. Wages begin at $8.67 per hour.
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Applicants will receive confirmation that their online application was received within four business days. As vendors contact WorkSource with their staffing needs, applicants will be contacted, provided an interview date and time, and required form they must bring with them.
To qualify, prospective employees must be at least 16 years old and be able to provide picture ID as well as proof of legal right to work, such as a social security card or alien registration card.
For more information about this year's fair, visit www.thefair.com, or text “FAIR” to 75868