Prosperity U Event Intern

Details

Open Date 07/30/2026

Requisition Number PRN
17303N

Job Title UU Student
- Research

Working Title Prosperity U Event Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

The selected candidate will be hired to assist with event preparation and logistics including event set up, event breakdown and clean up, and provide staffing support during events. Events generally are held in the evenings and on weekends occasionally. The selected candidate would be required to work generally between the hours of 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm but hours could vary.

Schedules would be communicated to intern 2 weeks in advance, but assistance could be requested on short notice during busy times. Interns will be required to work 5-10 hours per week generally.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02113 - Business Health & Prosperity

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $12.00/hr

Close Date 08/31/2026

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

Job Summary

The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity advances societal prosperity by integrating value-creating business innovation with health enabling practices. The Center is housed at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, a living-learning community that is home to students and professionals dedicated to a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet. The Center is seeking a motivated and outgoing student intern to assist with Prosperity U programming in the 26-27 academic year.

Prosperity U is a transformative student experience focused on improving economic, social, and personal well-being across communities. Prosperity U hosts many events throughout the academic year including a speaker series, community and social events, book clubs, concert series, service projects, and other activities.

The selected candidate will be hired to assist with event preparation and logistics including event set up, event breakdown and clean up, and provide staffing support during events. Events generally are held in the evenings and on weekends occasionally. The selected candidate would be required to work generally between the hours of 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm but hours could vary.

Schedules would be communicated to intern 2 weeks in advance, but assistance could be requested on short notice during busy times. Interns will be required to work 5-10 hours per week generally.

• Assist with set up of events
• Assist staff and leaders with execution of events
• Provide logistical and administrative support such as tracking attendance
• Ensure meals are set up and delivered
• Ensure space is clean and items are put away after events
• Engage with students and address questions in a positive manner
• Manage event flow and report any concerns to on-site supervisor
• Provide feedback on events
• Other duties as assigned

Must be a current University of Utah student.

Preference will be given to students living at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants,…