Event Services Operations Staff (Laborer)

About the role

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2026-60178) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM OCTOBER 13, 2026 TO OCTOBER 27, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you looking for a hands-on role where every day brings something new? Join the Department of Agriculture as an temporary Event Services Operations Staff member. In this active position, you will help prepare, maintain, and support events across the Farm Show Complex. Your work keeps the facility clean, organized, and ready for visitors and exhibitors!

This position supports year-round events and facility operations by performing cleaning, maintenance and setup tasks throughout the Farm Show Complex. As an Event Services Operations Staff, you will perform the following duties:

• Event Setup: Assemble, place, and tear down tables, chairs, stages, pens, and other event equipment
• Cleaning Tasks: Sweep, mop, scrub, and disinfect floors, restrooms, pens, and facility areas
• Grounds Work: Remove trash, snow, debris, and other materials from walkways, parking areas, and grounds
• Livestock Support: Clean stalls, move bedding materials, and remove manure during and after shows
• Equipment Handling: Use basic tools, operate cleaning equipment, and move heavy items safely
• Facility Care: Maintain meeting rooms, common areas, and workspaces to keep them clean and organized

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Temporary, part-time employment to occur during the week of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which will take place from January 9, 2027 - January 16, 2026.
• Work schedule may vary and will include a 30-minute lunch. Work may be scheduled during the following shifts:
• 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
• 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• This position is considered an essential employee, meaning you will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Free on-site parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• No previous experience or training required.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Experience working around animals and livestock with exposure to dirt, dust, and hay.
• Work different shifts in a 7 day-a-week vendor-controlled environment.
• Perform duties in various types of adverse weather conditions.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.