The 4-H Youth Employee position is open to all Senior Maryland 4-H Members for the Maryland State Fair. A shift stipend will be provided on days worked. Employees will receive a State Fair ID and Parking Pass allowing access to the fairgrounds. There are 3 locations where 4-H Youth Employees may work. 4-Hers may apply for as many locations as they like but will be chosen to work in 1 location during the fair. Minimum Age: 14 years old as of August 1st of the current year. Refer to the "4-H Youth Fair Employee Position Description" for more information.
4-H/FFA Home Arts Building
This is the main 4-H Exhibit Hall where non-animal exhibits are on display for the public to view. 4-Hers will assist with the receipt, placement, care and release of exhibits, general upkeep of the building. There will be extensive interaction with the public. The building is open from 10am to 10pm on weekends and Labor Day and 12pm to 10pm on weekdays from Aug 26 – Sep 5, 2015. Youth may also work during the set up and break down periods of the fair. 4-Hers will need to work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts during the listed application period.
Animal World
This is an educational facility where animals are available for the public to view and in some cases touch. 4-Hers will assist with the care and feeding of the exhibits as well as the general upkeep of the facility. There will be extensive interaction with the public and animals. Employees do not need to have extensive knowledge of animals but they should be comfortable around them. The facility is open from 10am to 10pm from Aug 26 – Sep 5, 2015, with workers needing to arrive at 9am for the first shift to get the facility ready to open. 4-Hers will need to work a minimum of eight 4-hour shifts during the application period listed below.
Poultry/Rabbit Building
This is an exhibit hall where poultry, rabbits and educational exhibits are on display for the public to view. 4-Hers will assist with the care and feeding of the exhibits as well as the general upkeep of the facility. There will be extensive interaction with the public and the animals. Employees do not have to have extensive knowledge of animals but they should be comfortable around them. The facility is open from 10am to 10pm from Aug 26 – Sep 5, 2015. 4-Hers will need to work a minimum of eight 4-hour shifts during the application period listed below.