We're looking for a few good people to join the Outside, Texas team as we head into one of our biggest events of the year — the 2026 State Fair of Texas.

We're currently hiring for two roles:

State Fair Store Manager / Event Lead

Pay: $18–$21/hour

We're looking for someone who can grow into a leadership role with Outside, Texas.

This position will begin part-time in August and September, working alongside our team at weekend events, pop-up stores and Dallas Farmers Market. This gives you time to learn our products, brand, Shopify POS, merchandising, inventory and event operations before stepping into a larger role.

The position then transitions into a full-time seasonal role surrounding the State Fair of Texas, including store buildout, setup, Fair operations and breakdown.

2026 State Fair of Texas:
September 25 – October 18
Fair hours: 10 AM – 9 PM daily

Our Outside, Texas store is located inside an air-conditioned building at the Fair.

The Store Manager will work alongside the owner and our part-time staff to ensure that an experienced lead is always present. You will not be expected to open and close the store every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading daily State Fair store operations
• Supervising and working alongside part-time staff
• Customer service and sales
• Shopify POS
• Inventory management and product replenishment
• Merchandising and store presentation
• Opening and closing responsibilities when scheduled
• Daily sales and operational communication
• Troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Helping train State Fair staff
• Store setup before the Fair
• Store breakdown following the Fair

Before the Fair

We want this person involved before September 25.

Training will include hands-on experience at Outside, Texas weekend events and pop-up stores so you're comfortable running an event before taking on the State Fair role.

After the Fair

For the right person, this position can continue as a Part-Time Event Lead / Manager.

Outside of the State Fair, most of our events take place on Saturdays and Sundays and can include:

• Dallas Farmers Market
• Festivals
• Pop-up stores
• Outdoor events
• Retail partner events
• Brand activations
• Special events throughout DFW and Texas

Event Leads may be responsible for preparing inventory, loading, transportation, setup, operating the pop-up store, managing staff, sales, breakdown and returning equipment and merchandise.

You Might Be the Right Fit If...

We're less concerned with an impressive title on your resume and more interested in how you work.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Show up and can be counted on
• Enjoy interacting with people
• Take ownership instead of waiting for instructions
• Can lead a small team without making things complicated
• Are organized and pay attention to details
• Stay calm when things get busy
• Are comfortable learning technology and POS systems
• Can work independently
• Don't mind getting your hands dirty loading, setting up and breaking down events
• Can work weekends
• Have strong availability surrounding the State Fair
• Like what Outside, Texas is about

Retail, hospitality, festival, event or management experience is helpful, but it's not the only thing we're looking for.

How to Apply

Email us info@outsidetexas.com

1. Your resume

Attach your resume as a PDF whenever possible.

2. A short introduction

Skip the formal cover letter.

In the body of your email, tell us a little about yourself and answer these questions:

Why do you think you'd be a good fit for Outside, Texas and this position?

What experience do you have that would help you run a retail store, event or team?

What does your availability look like between now and October 18?

Keep it simple. A few good paragraphs are plenty.

Email subject:
State Fair Manager – Your Name

Applications that do not follow the instructions above may not be considered.

Part-Time State Fair & Event Staff

Pay: $16–$18/hour

We're also hiring 2–3 part-time team members to work alongside our State Fair Manager and Outside, Texas team.

These positions will begin with opportunities to train and work events before the Fair.

During the State Fair, we're looking for dependable people who can work a mixture of weekday, evening and weekend shifts between:

September 25 – October 18, 2026

State Fair hours: 10 AM – 9 PM daily

You'll be working inside our air-conditioned State Fair store.

Responsibilities can include:

• Helping customers
• Selling Outside, Texas products
• Shopify POS
• Restocking merchandise
• Keeping the store organized and looking good
• Inventory
• Setup and breakdown
• Working alongside the Store Manager and OTX team

After the Fair, there will be opportunities for continued part-time work at Outside, Texas events.

Most of those events are on Saturdays and Sundays and include Dallas Farmers Market, festivals, pop-up shops, outdoor events, special events and brand activations.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience.

We need people who:

• Are dependable
• Show up on time
• Like talking to people
• Work hard
• Can take direction
• Can work as part of a small team
• Are comfortable working busy events
• Have weekend availability
• Can help load, setup and breakdown events when needed

Retail, hospitality and event experience are a plus, but not required.

How to Apply

Email us info@outsidetexas.com

1. Your resume

Attach your resume as a PDF whenever possible.

2. A short introduction

Skip the formal cover letter.

In the body of your email, tell us a little about yourself and answer these questions:

Why do you think you'd be a good fit for Outside, Texas and this position?

What experience do you have that would help you run a retail store, event or team?

What does your availability look like between now and October 18?

Keep it simple. A few good paragraphs are plenty.

Email subject:
PT Event Staff – Your Name

Applications that do not follow the instructions above may not be considered.