NY State Fair Milk Bar Staffing

ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED FOR 2025!

Thank you for your interest in our youth workforce development employment program.  We have fully staffed our Milk Bar positions for 2025.  If you are interested in being placed on a WAITING LIST for 2025 should a position open up, or to be notified when our application survey will be posted for 2026 positions please email your information to: hab27@cornell.edu. (5/13/25)

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County once again will staff and manage the Milk Bar at the Great New York State Fair, August 20 to September 1, 2025 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. We are seeking youth aged 14 and up to fill paid temporary positions for Cashier ($17/hr) and Educator/Milk Pourer ($15.50/hr) as described below.  An additional temporary Milk Bar Manager position is being developed and will be posted soon.

Location & Scheduling

The Milk Bar is located inside the air-conditioned Dairy Products Building on the New York State Fairgrounds.  Applicants hired for these positions will work shifts that total 6-to-8 hour/day, and must work at least 6 days during the 13-day run of the Fair. Those who wish to work more than 6 days can work as many extra days and hours as they are legally eligible to work based on their age. All hired staff must attend paid training on 2 days immediately before the fair opens. Workers are responsible for their own transportation to the work site.

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2025 OPEN POSITIONS

NYS Fair - Milk Bar Cashier ($17/hr)

Summary: This position will work under the direction and supervision of the NYS Fair Milk Bar Manager. Primary responsibilities include operating a cash register, cash controls, customer service, educating the public about dairy and where the milk came from and letting youth know about the 4-H Youth Building. Applicants are required to work a minimum of 6 days of the 13 day fair and attend training on the 2 days immediately before the Fair opens.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to complete basic math in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in customer service and retail environments
• Attention to detail
• Ability to get to work and be on time
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks - - only for those 18-19 and above)
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
• Knowledge of dairy and dairy practices
• See full POSITION DESCRIPTION

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NYS Fair - Milk Bar Educator/Milk Pouring ($15.50/hr)

Summary: This position will work under the direction and supervision of the NYS Fair Milk Bar Manager. Primary responsibilities include: pour milk, customer service, educating the public about dairy and where the milk came from and letting youth know about the 4-H Youth Building. Applicants are required to work a minimum of 6 days of the 13 day fair and attend training on the two days immediately before the Fair opens.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Desire to work in customer service and retail environments
• Attention to detail
• Ability to get to work and be on time
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks - - only for those 18-19 and above)
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
• Desire to gain knowledge of dairy and dairy practice
• See full POSITION DESCRIPTION

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How to Apply

Fill in all the information requested on the 2025 Milk Bar Job Interest Survey.  If you have any questions, contact Heather Ward at hab27@cornell.edu!

Last updated May 14, 2025