Homebrew Program Supervisor

Position Title

Homebrew Program Supervisor

$22.75 (based on experience and qualifications)

Under the direction of the Competitive Programs Supervisor, the Homebrew Program Coordinator will supervise and coordinate all aspects of the Homebrew Competition for the annual OC Fair. This position plays a key role in program planning, logistics, community outreach, and customer service to ensure a successful and engaging competition experience for exhibitors, judges, and the public.

January - April:
Part-time hours | Select weekdays

June - September:
Full-time hours | Must be available to work irregular business hours and weekends

October - December:
Part-time hours | Select weekdays

• Perform administrative duties such as training and hiring of 122-day employees, managing departmental communications, ordering supplies, maintaining program calendars, and supporting operational needs throughout the competition cycle.
• Lead and guide department employees to complete assigned tasks in the implementation of the Homebrew program.
• Assist in developing and preparing the Homebrew Competition Guide and related materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with departmental goals.
• Secure, schedule, and coordinate all judges and judging activities, including distributing judging materials and ensuring alignment to competition procedures.
• Oversee entry delivery, exhibit setup and display, and post-event tear-down, including preparing, packing, and storing program materials, to ensure all event operations are completed safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and organize administrative paperwork, documentation, and materials required for logistical needs prior to Homebrew program events.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community partners, judges, vendors, and collaborating organizations to support successful implementation of the Homebrewing program.
• Maintain files, receipts and records specific to job duties and/or projects.
• Support the department supervisor by assisting with purchasing requests and tracking supplies for the Homebrewing program.
• Collaborate closely with OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Exhibits & Education supervisors and staff to ensure the Homebrew program aligns with established timelines and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison to the community by conducting outreach to the community and encourage participation in the Homebrew competition and demonstrations.
• Coordinate with OCFEC Communications and/or Marketing staff to promote the Homebrew competition.
• Address employee relations issues related to employee behavior and performance and provide guidance for improvement.
• Provide excellent customer service by professionally interacting with exhibitors, judges, and the public to support a positive program experience.
• Address and resolve complaints or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Evaluate program operations and recommend improvements to enhance the Homebrew competition and/or other competitions within the Exhibits department.
• Attend required staff meetings to stay informed of departmental updates, timelines, and operational procedures.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

• Knowledge of competitive programming or a related field.
• Experience supervising employees effectively in a team setting, creating a positive work environment.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working with a variety of individuals and groups with varied interests, backgrounds, expertise and abilities.
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organization and customer service skills to handle and resolve customer issues.
• Ability to remain enthusiastic and professional while handling occasional stressful situations.
• Must be able to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
• Must be available to work part-time from January through December, with increased work hours from April through August.
• Must be able to work the 23 days of the annual OC Fair (Wednesday-Sunday) and entry delivery days (pre-fair).

• Valid California Driver’s license

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, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and must constantly use hands and fingers to operate, and handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds using proper bending. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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