The Missouri State Fair is accepting applications for its Summer 2027 Marketing and Entries internships in Sedalia, Missouri. College students can apply for up to eight paid positions, with four openings in each office. Both internships pay $15 per hour, and on-site housing may be available. Applications are due December 4, 2026.

The internships offer two ways to work behind the scenes at the Fair, which runs August 12–22, 2027. Marketing interns help promote events and share information with the public, while Entries interns help coordinate the competitions and exhibits that participants prepare for throughout the year. Both roles begin well before opening day, giving students a chance to see how that work comes together.

Marketing Internship

May 17–August 22, 2027

Marketing interns help the Fair reach visitors, media outlets, and community members. Their assignments may include writing news releases and email announcements, creating and monitoring social media content, taking photos, and designing promotional materials. Interns also assist with media relations and help plan and run special events and contests on the fairgrounds.

For Missouri State University students interested in marketing, public relations, advertising, or journalism, the role offers a chance to write for a public audience and see how communications and event planning intersect. An intern might help prepare an announcement for a contest, promote it through social media, and then support the event on the day it takes place.

Entries Internship

June 1–August 22, 2027

Entries interns help keep the Fair’s competitions organized. They enter and maintain competition records, answer questions from exhibitors, communicate with contest coordinators, and prepare information to send by mail or email. They also organize ribbons, plaques, banners, and other awards so they’re ready when competitions take place.

This role suits students who enjoy coordinating details and working directly with participants. The Entries Office gives preference to students in areas such as agriculture, animal science, agricultural education, agricultural business, and communications. Interns may also support agricultural education activities and help monitor social media.

How to Apply

Visit the Missouri State Fair employment page to review the full job descriptions and find the separate application links for the Marketing Internship and Entries Internship. The two roles have different start dates, so check the dates for the position you’re interested in before applying.

Submit your application by December 4, 2026.