Southern California fairs seek thousands of seasonal workers
The OC Fair & Event Center and Los Angeles County fairgrounds plan to hire about 4,500 temporary staff for summer. Openings include admissions, security, parking, vendor roles, and year-round posts like accounting and traffic safety. Most jobs require 16-plus, with wages from 12.25 to 15.25 an hour and up to 6,079 monthly for security roles. The fairs anticipate major crowds, with Pacific Amphitheatre hosting shows for 8,200 seats.