College students interested in gaining work experiences in the fields of public relations, marketing, journalism and agriculture communication have until March 29 to apply for internship positions with the Missouri State Fair.
According to Fair Director Mark Wolfe, up to three full-time summer internship opportunities will be available within the marketing and publicity office and one Youth-in-Agriculture Sale of Champions’ position for the 11-day Fair.
Wolfe said the internships offer a variety of communication-related experiences in a professional working environment.
“Interns can expect to be engaged in activities such as press release writing, coordinating and executing events and corresponding with multiple publics through E-mail, telephone and direct mail communications,” Wolfe said.
Application forms are available by E-mailing Tammie Nichols, the Fair’s marketing director at Tammie.Nichols@mda.mo.gov .
Applicants should mail a completed application form, along with a cover letter, resume and a list of references to Missouri State Fair, 2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301. The deadline for applying is March 29.
Wolfe said some seasonal employees will be hired during the summer months in preparation for the Fair, and several hundred more leading up to the 11-day event. Application information for these positions will be available online in early summer at www.mostatefair.com.
The Missouri State Fair will be celebrating its 108th year August 12 to 22 in Sedalia.
