Front Office Assistant (Seasonal

COMPENSATION: $15.00 hourly

LOCATION: Doswell, Virginia – State Fair of Virginia

REPORTS TO: Event Logistics Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Front Office Assistant

STATUS: Temporary

This role supports guests and the administrative staff with critical information and enhances the guest experience. It involves greeting and assisting guests, answering phone calls, and performing various administrative tasks.

• Greet and assist guests in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate individual
• Perform various administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and photocopying
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Assist with Lost and Found items and people
• Maintain a clean and organized front office area
• Assist with credentials, parking, and related preparations and distribution
• Monitor, issue, and receive handheld communication devices

• Deliver credentials, packages, or support event setup needs on the facility grounds, as required
• Provide general support to other departments as needed

Entry Level. Responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s skill set and aptitude and may not include all of the duties listed above.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service or administrative experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
• Punctuality
• Ability to work multiple days in a row
• Availability September 25 – October 4, 2026

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Office environment
• Occasional outdoor environment
• Target hiring dates:
  August 3, 2026;
  August 10, 2026;
  August 17, 2026
• Schedule will include various shifts Monday–Friday between 9 am–5 pm prior to the State Fair
• Schedule will include day, evening, and weekend shifts during the State Fair, September 25 – October 4, 2026
• Position will end on or around October 7, 2026, but will not exceed October 9, 2026