INTERN PROGRAM

Would you like to gain experience in event management, marketing, or public relations?
If the answer is yes, apply for the opportunity to hone your skills while learning and having fun at Oklahoma’s premier family event - the Oklahoma State Fair_®.

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. is once again offering its outstanding internship program for college/graduate students. These internships will give you an opportunity to exercise your organizational and administrative skills in departments that support event production in the areas of entertainment, equine shows, educational and volunteer programs, exhibit space sales and marketing & public relations.

QUALIFICATIONS
An upper-class undergraduate or graduate student is preferred. This is a great opportunity for communication, business, marketing, public relations, agricultural and entertainment majors. Applicants must be articulate, self-motivated and detail oriented. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications of Word, Access and Excel.

TIME COMMITMENT
Flexible daytime hours can be arranged to accommodate student's class schedule. Internships generally require a minimum commitment of 8-16 hours per week, including some weekends prior to and during the Fair. All interns are required to participate in the 2008 Oklahoma State Fair_®, scheduled for September 11-21, 2008.

Internships vary from 5 weeks to 16 weeks. Each internship has its own specific requirements. Please refer to individual intern position’s announcement for more information.

COLLEGE CREDIT
Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. will assist in complying with school requirements, written evaluations and other documentation; however, college credit for this internship must be coordinated by the intern.

PAY RATE
The pay rate is $8.00 per hour for each position.

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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Commercial Exhibits Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format
Educational Attractions Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format
Entertainment & Events Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format
Horse Show Event Management Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format
Marketing & Public Relations Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format
Special Programs Intern	Word Doc	.PDF Format

APPLICATION
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2008 Oklahoma State Fair_® Intern Application Word Doc Format .PDF Format

APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline for applying for 2008 Internships varies by individual internship. Please refer to individual internship announcements for more information. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Interested applicants should apply immediately.

To apply for an internship, please submit:

Oklahoma State Fair_® Intern Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Three references

Application may be submitted as follows:
Fax to: (405) 948-6828

Email to: internprogram@okstatefair.com

Mail to:            Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.
                        Internship Program
                        PO Box 74943
                        Oklahoma City, OK 73147

INTERVIEWS
Intern applications will be directed to the appropriate program coordinators. Qualified candidates will be selected and contacted for an interview by the respective program director. Interviews begin April 1, 2008.

INFORMATION
For more information on the internship program at Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., please contact us via email, at internprogram@okstatefair.com.

This page was updated on March 6, 2008.