Smoky Hill River Festival Workers | Salina, KS

Smoky Hill River Festival Workers
City of Salina, Kansas
Arts & Humanities Department

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Become a Part of the Smoky Hill River Festival!
Embrace the spirit of community & celebration by joining our team for the Smoky Hill River Festival. We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to help create a memorable experience that weaves together music, arts, & culture in a dynamic festival environment. If you are an adventurous spirit & a collaborative team player, we invite you to bring your talents & passion to this celebrated festival, taking place over one thrilling weekend in June. Turn this extraordinary weekend into your own festival of creativity, joy, & camaraderie.

 Event Details:
· Dates: June 11 – June 14, 2026
· Location: Salina, Kansas

 Open Positions:
· Gofer I
· Stage Crew Member
· Stage Manager

Why Apply?
Be part of a community festival filled with:
· Live music
· Art
· Performers
· Fast-paced event action
· Outdoor teamwork
· A one-of-a-kind festival atmosphere

What You’ll Do
Depending on the role, you may:
· Build & set up stages
· Help install tents, tables, chairs, fencing, signage, & festival décor
· Support performers & stage operations
· Move equipment & supplies
· Help keep performances running on time
· Assist festival guests & staff
· Be part of the behind-the-scenes crew that makes the event happen

 What You Bring
· Positive attitude
· Dependability
· Teamwork
· Comfortable working outdoors
· Ability to lift 75 lbs.
· Relevant event, stage, setup, or leadership experience depending on position

 Dates
· Festival runs June 11–14, 2026
· Gofer I position begins June 9, 2026
· Most roles work 40–60 hours during festival week

 Pay
· Gofer I:
 $8.00/hour
· Stage Crew Member: $300 stipend
· Stage Manager: $500 stipend

 Application Deadline: Until filled

Place of work

City of Salina
300 West Ash Street
67401 Salina
United States of America

About us

The City of Salina, Kansas, has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance.

The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10).

The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.

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