Visual Arts Exhibit Specialist
Visual Arts Exhibit Specialist
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11-04-2025
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11-04-2025
Job Description
Position Title: Exhibit Specialist (Visual Arts)
Rate of Pay: $19.50 per hour
Position Purpose:
Provides specialized technical expertise in one or more of the following exhibit areas: lighting carpentry exhibit design or competitive entry computer software. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 122 days.
Essential Functions:
Pre and throughout event- 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 handheld radio.
- May provide clerical support as needed through assisting in the receipt processing displaying and judging of competitive entries.
- Exhibit topnotch customer service by providing information on exhibits competitions events and the property to our guests.
Postevent
- Prepare and pack exhibit related structures/props/signs/banners for storage.
- Dismantle competitive exhibits/displays and provide assistance for exhibitors/demonstrators during scheduled pickup times postfair.
- 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 postfair reports as needed.
This description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience leading others in a project setting preferred.
- Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
- Ability to safely lift objects up to 50 lbs. safely.
Preferences:
- Knowledge of art or craft media.
- Experience or college coursework in gallery exhibition or art.
- Valid California Drivers license.
- Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center is helpful.
- Experience with use of heavy equipment i.e. forklift scissor lift etc. a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk and hear. Extended periods of standing and walking involved. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms and climb and descend a ladder. The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects which require frequent and proper bending.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Will work in a fastpaced environment in both indoor and outdoor locations during all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud particularly when working outdoors or in an exhibit building.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Will be required to perform other duties as directed requested or assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
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