About the Department
Come be a part of the magic of the annual summer Fair. The Gallatin County Fairgrounds is hiring Temporary Gate Staff to work the 2026 Big Sky Country State Fair. Best part, you can enjoy the Fair for free when you're not on shift!
Compensation: $20.00/hr.Hours: FT (40 hrs/wk.) or PT
Dates of Fair: July 15 - 19, 2026
Duties:
- Sell and check tickets at the entrance gates for the Big Sky Country State Fair
- Help orient guests with the layout of the Big Sky Country State Fair and schedule of events
- Set up and break down of workstation depending on shift
Position Duties
- Able to handle money, scanners, and crowds
- Able to communicate with the public
- Work outside majority of the time in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.
Other Qualifications
Hours:
- Assigned shifts of 7A – 4P; 2P – 11P during Big Sky Country State Fair July 15 - 19, 2026
- Please specify availability when applying.
To apply:
Applications can be picked up at the Fairgrounds office located west of the Exhibit Buildings located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds M-F 8AM – 4PM.
Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.