Seasonal Employment
Unless otherwise noted, please call the Faire Administration Office after December 20th at (417) 767-2233 to schedule an appointment. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 10:00 - 4:00.
Front Gate Ticket Takers
This seasonal weekend position is responsible for greeting patrons and accepting their tickets as they enter the village. Applicants should be friendly, outgoing, engaging, have attention to detail, ability to maintain awareness of their surroundings. If you are looking for a position where you get to wear a costume and have fun with customers, this may be the right job for you! Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older. Click HERE to Apply.
Receptionist
Welcomes visitors by greeting them in person, phone duties; answering or referring inquiries. Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions. Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges. Admin duties, general office support (Microsoft Office skills required), requisition of office supplies and sorting mail, as well as additional clerical duties. 30 Hours per week, will include weekends, days TBD. This position is currently closed.
Registration / Reception
This is a seasonal, part-time, front office position for Monday through Friday, and including some weekends. Responsible for registering employees and participants for Festival participant ID’s and Camp Passes, accurately maintaining and balancing a cash drawer, maintaining records in an Assure database of registrants. Experience with MS Office including Excel and Word. Some general receptionist duties including answering phones and assisting with walk in traffic. This position is currently closed.
Food & Beverage Cooking/ Food & Beverage Preparation
This position requires preparation and cooking of food in a high volume environment. Experience is beneficial and preferred. If you don't have the know-how but are willing to learn, we will give you the training and tools necessary for gaining a successful work experience. This position is performed backstage, so it does not require a costume. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Currently Food Vendors will fill this position they can fill in the Application.
Cash Handlers / Servers
This position includes serving food and beverages at the front counters of the Festival's Food & Beverage concessions. Applicants must be comfortable with the public, taking orders and making change. We will teach you how to interact with our guests with a Renaissance flair. If you are looking for a position where you get to wear a costume and have fun with customers, this is the job for you. Basic math skills are essential. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older & currently will work with food Vendors ask us for more information.
Parking
Employees courteously and efficiently guide vehicles into parking areas during Festival show days. This position is performed in street clothes and we will provide a t-shirt and other equipment. Fee collection does not occur. Parking is FREE courtesy of Festival sponsor . This benefit allows for more rapidly bringing of cars off the road system with no stops necessary for payment of a parking fee. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Click HERE to Apply.
Safety Services
This position is responsible for the safety and comfort of our guests. You will assist in finding lost children and parents. You will be available to provide directions and are the first to respond to medical needs and watch for hazards. We will provide a t-shirt and ball cap for this position. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. This position has been filled.
Sanitation
Employees are assigned to an area to keep it free of litter and to pull bags of trash once they are full. This job is performed in street clothes and we provide a Festival T-shirt.
Craft Shop or Games
Crafts & Game Booths are independently contracted businesses. They are responsible for hiring any employees they need. Craft and games vendors sometimes arrive a week before the show, and typically have their employees lined up. Some do still have openings. If you are interested in working for one of the vendors, CLICK HERE, to email us information to post on our job board and any interested craft shops will contact you. Interested parties must be at least 14 years of age to work in this capacity.
Cast
There are no employment positions available in the Entertainment Department. If you are interested in auditioning to be a costumed character please CLICK HERE to learn more about the Entertainment Department and being a cast member.
Front Gate Ticket Takers
This seasonal weekend position is responsible for greeting patrons and accepting their tickets as they enter the village. Applicants should be friendly, outgoing, engaging, have attention to detail, ability to maintain awareness of their surroundings. If you are looking for a position where you get to wear a costume and have fun with customers, this may be the right job for you! Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older. Click HERE to Apply.
Receptionist
Welcomes visitors by greeting them in person, phone duties; answering or referring inquiries. Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions. Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges. Admin duties, general office support (Microsoft Office skills required), requisition of office supplies and sorting mail, as well as additional clerical duties. 30 Hours per week, will include weekends, days TBD. This position is currently closed.
Registration / Reception
This is a seasonal, part-time, front office position for Monday through Friday, and including some weekends. Responsible for registering employees and participants for Festival participant ID’s and Camp Passes, accurately maintaining and balancing a cash drawer, maintaining records in an Assure database of registrants. Experience with MS Office including Excel and Word. Some general receptionist duties including answering phones and assisting with walk in traffic. This position is currently closed.
Food & Beverage Cooking/ Food & Beverage Preparation
This position requires preparation and cooking of food in a high volume environment. Experience is beneficial and preferred. If you don't have the know-how but are willing to learn, we will give you the training and tools necessary for gaining a successful work experience. This position is performed backstage, so it does not require a costume. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Currently Food Vendors will fill this position they can fill in the Application.
Cash Handlers / Servers
This position includes serving food and beverages at the front counters of the Festival's Food & Beverage concessions. Applicants must be comfortable with the public, taking orders and making change. We will teach you how to interact with our guests with a Renaissance flair. If you are looking for a position where you get to wear a costume and have fun with customers, this is the job for you. Basic math skills are essential. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older & currently will work with food Vendors ask us for more information.
Parking
Employees courteously and efficiently guide vehicles into parking areas during Festival show days. This position is performed in street clothes and we will provide a t-shirt and other equipment. Fee collection does not occur. Parking is FREE courtesy of Festival sponsor . This benefit allows for more rapidly bringing of cars off the road system with no stops necessary for payment of a parking fee. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Click HERE to Apply.
Safety Services
This position is responsible for the safety and comfort of our guests. You will assist in finding lost children and parents. You will be available to provide directions and are the first to respond to medical needs and watch for hazards. We will provide a t-shirt and ball cap for this position. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. This position has been filled.
Sanitation
Employees are assigned to an area to keep it free of litter and to pull bags of trash once they are full. This job is performed in street clothes and we provide a Festival T-shirt.
Craft Shop or Games
Crafts & Game Booths are independently contracted businesses. They are responsible for hiring any employees they need. Craft and games vendors sometimes arrive a week before the show, and typically have their employees lined up. Some do still have openings. If you are interested in working for one of the vendors, CLICK HERE, to email us information to post on our job board and any interested craft shops will contact you. Interested parties must be at least 14 years of age to work in this capacity.
Cast
There are no employment positions available in the Entertainment Department. If you are interested in auditioning to be a costumed character please CLICK HERE to learn more about the Entertainment Department and being a cast member.