Event Planning Management

The work schedule can vary based on event schedules and are frequently on nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays.

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 45,

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 09/21/2026

Job Summary

Utah Presents is seeking an experienced, full-time Event Supervisor to help lead front-of-house operations at the historic Kingsbury Hall, one of Utah’s premier performing arts venues. If you thrive in a high-end event environment, enjoy leading teams, solving problems in real time, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Event Manager, the Event Supervisor oversees house management, patron safety, emergency preparedness, and a team of part-time house managers and ushers while coordinating closely with the Box Office, Production, Marketing, and Administrative teams. This role also supports event planning and client services for more than 180 annual performances, ceremonies, and community events spanning music, theatre, dance, comedy, lectures, film, graduations, and more.
Utah Presents is a mission driven, non-profit, campus-based arts presenter located at the University of Utah with a focus on bringing diverse artistic and cultural experiences to the campus and the region. As stewards of the iconic Kingsbury Hall, Utah Presents provides a valuable gathering space for community events and campus partners. Utah Presents values individuals who can actively contribute to the diversity of viewpoints, cultural background, experiences, and expertise of our staff.

Kingsbury Hall is a 1992-seat historic proscenium theatre in the heart of University of Utah in Salt Lake City that hosts a wide spectrum of events and performances. Operating year-round, we support around 20 performances on the Utah Presents season as well as numerous rental events for community groups, national and international promoters, and campus groups. Genres include music, theatre, dance, opera, comedy, film screenings, lectures, conferences, graduations, and more.

Support may extend to Utah Presents presentations in other venues a few times a year.

The University of Utah offers a competitive benefits package including excellent health care coverage, a 14.2% retirement contribution, paid leave, and tuition reduction benefits for employees and their families. More information available at https://benefits.utah.edu .

Priority consideration will be given to applications received before:
September 21st.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS , SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Event Management & Guest

Experience:

Proven experience leading front-of-house operations for assigned events ensuring entry points, lobbies, seating areas, concessions, merchandise areas, signage, staffing, and equipment are ready and welcoming. Coordinate door openings, show holds, special situations, and event transitions while actively monitoring guest flow, ticketing, usher operations, security, concessions, and housekeeping.

Leadership & Supervision: Provide clear direction and effective supervision to part-time staff and volunteers. Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate front-of-house personnel; maintain staffing levels based on event needs; approve timecards and payroll; and foster a positive, accountable team environment.

Customer Service & Safety: Provide highly visible, responsive guest service and confidently address patron or staff concerns, seating issues, conflicts, and emergencies. Use sound judgment and de-escalation skills, enforce venue and University…