Home Arts Exhibit Specialist

Orange County Fair and Events Center•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$20

About The Position

Provides specialized technical expertise in one or more of the following exhibit areas: lighting, carpentry, painting, exhibit design, and/or competitive entry computer software in a variety of OC Fair program areas (i.e., Visual Arts, Home Arts, Culinary, Garden & Floral, Livestock, Explorium, Décor & Design, OC Connection Program, and Imaginology). Assists the Program Supervisor in guiding the work of Exhibit Maintenance and other program staff in producing exhibits. This is a seasonal/temporary position not exceed 122 days.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Previous experience in one or more of the following specific technical fields required: lighting, carpentry, exhibit design, and/or competitive entry computer software.
Working knowledge of the tools and safety guidelines for one or more of the following technical fields necessary: lighting, carpentry, exhibit design, and/or competitive entry computer software (specifically ShoWorks or FairJudge).
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational and teamwork skills a must
Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
Previous experience working with the public.
Good verbal communication skills.
Must be enthusiastic and able to handle occasional stressful situations.
Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Driver’s license.
Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center is helpful.
Experience with the use of heavy equipment, i.e., forklift, scissor lift, etc., a plus.
Experience leading others in a project setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, design, maintenance, and/or installation of specialized exhibit work in one or more of the following areas: lighting, carpentry, painting, and/or exhibit displays; installs and uses specialized software for managing competitive entries
Operates a variety of special tools/equipment (i.e. manlift, scissor lift, power/hand tools, and/or electric cart) to create/build exhibit elements/features including but not limited to lighting and carpentry, or to utilize specialized software (i.e. ShoWorks or FairJudge) to manage competitive entries.
May act as a lead and provide leadership to department employees in order to complete assigned projects in a safe and timely manner.
Support the department supervisor in purchasing needed supplies for lighting, carpentry, exhibit design and/or competitive entry software projects.
Assist in keeping track of tools/supplies/equipment used by Exhibit staff throughout the design/build process to ensure that OC Fair property is returned at the end of each shift.
Collaborate with the supervisor on prioritizing department tasks such as coordinating work schedules and breaks as needed.
Organizes job duties to keep specialized lighting, carpentry, exhibit design and/or competitive entry computer software projects on task and on time.
Maintain files, receipts and records specific to job duties and/or projects.
Safeguard exhibit buildings/areas and support exhibit staff in the maintenance of exhibits/displays and overall building security.
May dispatch building service calls (relating to electrical/janitorial/security/etc.) using hand-held radio.
May provide clerical support as needed through assisting in the receipt, processing, displaying and judging of competitive entries.
Exhibit top-notch customer service by providing information on exhibits, competitions, events and the property to our guests.
Prepare and pack exhibit related structures/props/signs/banners for storage.
Dismantle competitive exhibits/displays and provide assistance for exhibitors/demonstrators during scheduled pick-up times post-fair.
May be called upon to assist Exhibitors/Demonstrators as it relates to specific programs (i.e. Visual Arts, Home Arts, Culinary, Garden & Floral, Livestock, Explorium and Imaginology).
May be required to assist with the compiling and entry of data for post-fair reports as needed.