Garden After Dark Event Staff

Details

Open Date 08/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN
17372N

Job Title Program Assistants

Working Title Garden After Dark Event Staff

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 29

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Position runs September 2026 – December 2026

Event Dates:
October 15 – 30 | 4 PM – 10:30 PM (Evening and weekend work required during event)

Pre & Post Event

Schedule:

M – F | 10 AM – 4 PM (work schedule may vary)

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $14.00 - $16.00, depending on experience

Close Date 10/12/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/12/2026

Job Summary

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling job? Look no further than becoming part of our Garden After Dark Event Staff! Unleash your creativity at beautiful Red Butte Garden as we bring one of our most beloved seasonal events to life. Join us in celebrating Halloween in the Garden with a dash of imagination, from crafting eye-popping displays and custom decorations to engaging guests with interactive stories, local performers, and thrilling outdoor explorations.

But it’s not just about the fun! As part of the Garden After Dark Event Staff, you’ll also hone essential skills in leadership, communication, set design, decoration fabrication, and event planning. Grow as a leader and make a difference in your community as you help inspire the Halloween spirit in our guests. Join the Garden After Dark Event Staff today for one unforgettable job!

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned elements of setup and breakdown of Garden After Dark .

• Design and fabricate displays and decorations

• Install signage, lights, displays, and decorations

• Review event and provide constructive feedback

• Cleanup, store, and remove event displays, decorations, lighting, and signage

• Actively participate in all event duties as assigned

• Serve as the on-site event staff during Garden After Dark .

• Be present for the entirety of all assigned event shifts

• Maintain a positive, proactive, solution-oriented demeanor when responding to guests, volunteers, coworkers, performers, and vendors

• Check functionality of displays and decorations

• Troubleshoot any lighting issues, signage placement, and pathway closures

• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

• Follow all event safety and security rules, procedures, and guidelines

• Help monitor supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.

• Notify management of any unusual circumstances, safety issues, or damages to property

• Represent Red Butte Garden when interacting with Garden After Dark guests, volunteers, performers, and vendors.

• Provide excellent customer service to guests

• Ensure guest satisfaction before, after, and during the event as much as possible

• Engage with large crowds of guests and assist with crowd management

• Help relay pertinent information to performers and vendors

• Provide direction, leadership, and feedback to event volunteers

• Calmly attend to unexpected incidents related to the event

• Assist with other activities and programs as needed by performing other relevant duties as assigned.

Working Environment

• This position is active and requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting program materials. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Programs occur in public spaces…