Event Support Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Scheduled as needed based upon internal and external events. Hours are variable and can range from 0 to 10 weekly.

Details

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN
17345N

Job Title

Job Title Event Support Specialist

Working Title

Working Title UMFA Event Staff

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 0-19

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

This position will require weekends and some evenings.

Hours are variable and scheduled as needed based upon internal and external event rentals.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $13.65

Close Date

Close Date 10/16/2026

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

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 08/24/2026

Job Summary

The special events staff position assists with the execution of UMFA internal and external events, which can include exhibition openings, fundraising galas and membership events, guest lectures, weddings and corporate events. Event staff members must always be professional and courteous in their demeanor and work in a variety of roles during museum events including set up and teardown, A/V support and guest relations.

Hours are extremely variable and based on event bookings and schedule.

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the campus of the University of Utah and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 5,000 years of human creativity with a collection of over 22,000 objects and art works from classic Greek and Roman antiquities to cutting-edge, contemporary art. Housed in the award‑winning Marcia and John Price Museum Building, the UMFA is the official fine arts museum for both the state of Utah and the University and has established itself as one of the premier venues in the Greater Salt Lake Area.

• Courteously assist event guests with coat check and ushering.
• Manage basic A/V functions and support.
• Foster good working relationship between the UMFA and event vendors by helping when needed or requested.
• Work dependably, with or without supervision, and problem solve by utilizing the materials and information at hand.
• Efficiently break down and properly store all tables, chairs, linens, décor and A/V equipment at the end of each event.
• Ensure event spaces and surrounding areas are clean prior to and after events, which may include tasks such as sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables or windows, and removing waste.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Event Support Specialist, I:
Requires little to no related experience.

• Be able to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Previous experience in an events‑related industry.
• Previous experience in a customer service capacity.
• Previous experience with A/V equipment.
• Interests in the arts and/or working for a non‑profit.
• An effective command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• A strong sense of integrity.
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Works well under pressure.

Scheduled as needed based upon internal…