Keeneland to hold job fair in September for Fall meet

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Keeneland says it will be holding a job fair next month to prepare for the 2019 Fall Meet.

Keeneland says it is looking to recruit more than 2,000 seasonal workers. The Fall meet will be held October 4-26. Keeneland says there are a variety of positions, including Keeneland hospitality’s food and beverage services, parking and security, The Keeneland Shop, admissions, programs, track maintenance and guest services.

The track says team members who work the entire Fall Meet average 40 paid hours each week and receive paid training prior to the start of the race meet. Seasonal employees are paid on a weekly basis and receive 50 percent off meals in Grandstand concessions, 30 percent off food at the Track Kitchen and a 30-percent discount on merchandise at The Keeneland Shop.
As an added bonus, seasonal employees have the potential to be eligible for full-time employment. In recent years, Keeneland has converted 35 seasonal employees to full-time status.

Keeneland will conduct on-site interviews for all positions at the Hiring Center, which opens Tuesday, September 3, and the Job Fair on Saturday, September 21.

The Hiring Center runs through Thursday, September 26. Hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Job Fair on September 21 will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hiring Center and the Job Fair both are located on the second floor of the Keeneland Grandstand near the Keeneland Grill.

Candidates also may apply for positions anytime at Keeneland.com/jobs.