Lead Exhibit Attendant

Job Overview

This position performs a of labor and customer service functions in an exhibit within the Agriculture and Education Department. The lead position will represent and stand in for the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Assists in the set-up, maintenance, and tear down of exhibits.
• Performs manual labor involved in the set-up, installation and teardown of exhibits.
• Cleans and maintains exhibits, which may include using power tools, ladders and other equipment.
• Job includes some lifting and lots of time on your feet on a concrete floor.
• Assists and interacts with guests to provide accurate information and assistance to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience.
• Assists with children’s activities and interacts with guests to provide accurate information and assistance to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience.
• If working in the Home-Made exhibit, helps with “Make & Takes” (crafts for all ability levels).
• Keeps abreast of information to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgably responses in person or on the phone.
• Practices good physical work methods, utilizes good work habits, and meets established production standard
• Keep scheduled commitments.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, googles) and works in a safe work environment at all times.
• Assists Judges.
• Assists Exhibitors with drop off and pick up.
• Ensure staff take their breaks and lunch.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested when needed.

• Excellent customer service and ability cooperatively with team members and others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Knowledge of exhibit focus is desired but not required.

• Work will include lots of time on your feet on concrete floors.
• Moves objects up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Workers are unable to enter the Photo competition. However, we do provide an exhibit area for employees to display their work if desired.