Kern County Fair Recruiting Event Offers Two Weeks of Temporary Work Wednesday

The second recruiting event is Wednesday morning

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Cazador Staffing is scheduled to recruit temporary workers for the Kern County Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, at the Employer's Training Resource Recruitment Center, 1215 Olive Drive, Suite C.

The county workforce agency lists barback positions at $18 an hour and supervisor positions at $25 to $26 an hour. It explicitly describes every listed position as part-time and temporary for two weeks.

That wording matters. This is a short seasonal assignment tied to one of Kern County's largest annual events, not an announcement of permanent county jobs or a promise that every applicant will be hired.

The fair opens later in September

The 2026 Kern County Fair is scheduled for September 23 through October 4. Staffing before, during and after public hours can involve setup, service, crowd management and cleanup, so applicants should ask for exact start and end dates.

Barbacks typically support beverage-service operations by restocking supplies and maintaining work areas. Supervisor duties can include directing staff, documenting problems and enforcing safety or service requirements. The public listing does not provide a complete job description for either role.

Applicants should request written information about shift length, evening or weekend work, overtime, breaks, uniforms, required certifications and whether parking or admission is provided during assigned shifts.

What to bring and what not to assume

Job seekers can improve a short recruiting visit by bringing identification, a concise work history and contact information for references. They should be prepared to describe availability across the fair's operating period.

A recruiting event is not a reason to pay an application fee or provide bank credentials to an unverified person. Payroll and tax documents may be required after a legitimate offer, but sensitive information should be submitted only through confirmed employer channels.

Applicants who need language access, disability accommodation or help preparing a résumé can contact America's Job Center of Kern or Employer's Training Resource before the event.

Short assignments still carry workplace rights

Temporary and part-time workers remain entitled to applicable wage, break and safety protections. The staffing company should identify the legal employer, pay schedule, timekeeping system and person responsible for reporting a workplace injury or harassment concern.

The advertised hourly figure is not the same as guaranteed weekly income because total earnings depend on the number of assigned hours. Applicants should also ask whether a shift can be canceled and whether any minimum reporting-time rule applies.

A clear written offer protects both worker and employer. It can prevent misunderstandings about where to report, who supervises the job and whether the assignment ends automatically when the fair closes.

A limited job can still be useful

Two weeks of work will not solve Kern County's broader employment needs, but seasonal assignments can provide income, recent experience and a connection to staffing firms or employers with later openings.

Applicants should evaluate the opportunity against transportation, child care and the possibility of irregular hours. A higher hourly rate may not outweigh those costs if only a small number of shifts is available.

The real 2009 fair photograph accompanying this report documents the actual Kern County Fairgrounds atmosphere. It is a file image and does not show the 2026 recruiting event or guarantee that this year's layout will look the same.

Limits and what to watch

The listing confirms a recruitment opportunity and advertised hourly rates, but it does not guarantee hiring, a specific number of openings, a full-time schedule or employment after the two-week assignment.

The next development to watch is the September 2 recruiting event and any written offer describing hours, duties, screening and payroll terms.