Visual Arts Exhibit Lead
Oc Fair Event Center
Apply to this job Costa Mesa, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Position Title: Visual Arts Exhibit Lead
Rate of Pay: $18.25 per hour
Position Purpose:
Assists the Exhibit Supervisor with all aspects of the Visual Arts program including entries, generating computer reports, installation and tear-down of exhibits, and coordination with featured exhibitor groups. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 122 days.
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Essential Functions:
- Monitors competitive entries during the entry process.
- Generates reports on a daily basis using ShoWorks and FairJudge software.
- Coordinates schedules and assists Visual Arts demonstrators, groups, and presenters.
- Provides assistance during the judging process.
- Guides the work of other Visual Arts employees to assist the general public during the pre-fair entry process.
- Assists volunteer Visual Arts demonstrators with set-up.
- Participates in the tear-down and storage of Visual Arts exhibits.
- Assists in returning Visual Arts entries to the public at the end of the event.
This document in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have competency in using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in competitive exhibitions and display
- Excellent organizational skills a must.
- Strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are musts.
- Must have the ability to guide others in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the various Visual Arts media required.
- Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
- Ability to safely lift objects of up to 50 lbs.
Preferences:
- Previous experience with ShoWorks and FairJudge software highly preferred.
- Valid CA driver’s license required.
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; and reach with hands and arms. 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 fast-paced, 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.
Job Description Acknowledgment:
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.About this role
Summary
Assist with exhibitions, reports, installation, tear-down, customer service, and coordination.
Job title
Visual Arts Exhibit Lead
Experience level
18+ years
Industry
entertainment
Location requirements
Costa Mesa, California; no remote work allowed.
Salary
USD 37,960 per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
competency in Microsoft Officeexperience in exhibitions and displayknowledge of visual arts mediaphysical ability to lift 50 lbsdriver’s license
Preferred skills
ShoWorksFairJudge
Specializations
visual artsexhibitionsinstallation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
On-site City
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