Home Arts Assistant - County Fair
About The Position
The SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR is seeking a Home Arts Assistant to work in a fun and friendly environment during the San Mateo County Fair. This is a seasonal position from May 18 through June 16, 2026. Pay is $20.00 per hour. The San Mateo County Fair is a vibrant, annual celebration of community, culture, and local tradition. Featuring a mix of family-friendly attractions—from carnival rides and live entertainment to agricultural exhibits and local artisan showcases—it offers an engaging, festive atmosphere for visitors of all ages. This dynamic event provides a unique opportunity for dedicated team members to be part of an experience that brings the community together and highlights the best of San Mateo County. Job Summary Assist the Home Arts Department on behalf of the San Mateo County Fair. Responsible for the implementation of exhibits at the San Mateo County Fair and oversee the daily operation of the department during the San Mateo County Fair. Oversee setup and take down with fair staff and volunteers.
Requirements
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with management, co-workers, clients, and customers using principles of good customer service.
- Willingness to be flexible and work with the changing workload and sudden shifts in priorities without losing focus on the “big picture”.
- Requires a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges and be open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Requires being responsible, reliable, and dependable to fulfill job obligations.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours during the annual County Fair.
- Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing of all department exhibits and attractions.
- Assist in the receiving of entries.
- Assist in the setup of the department including show cases, table placement, pipe and drape placement color of drapes and any other necessary equipment as needed.
- Recruit & Supervise volunteers for the department prior to and during the fair.
- Assist judges for all applicable contests and provide necessary information to fair staff.
- Assist in the review and submission of all volunteer information and timesheets, judging sheets and related materials to Fair Office in a timely basis.
- Assist in the ordering and maintenance of department supplies.
- Train volunteers on proper customer service and guest relation procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
