Event Support Specialist

Event Support Specialist Job Summary

Red Butte Garden is looking for candidates to assist with thesetup, breakdown, and maintenance for all outdoor concerts andselect events in Red Butte Garden's Amphitheatre. The position doesnot have a regular work shift, and exact schedule will vary weekly depending on event and concert schedules. Concert and event seasonis from May through October and will typically require an 8 –12-hour shift. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are required.

Anticipated start date is mid-May.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden andengage with a plant-loving community!
• Benefits such as a UTA bus pass, free garden membership,discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the annual Summer Concert Series.
• A supportive and respectful workplace that values cooperation,compassion, and diversity.

Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as theTrax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route.

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Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levelsand associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

• Provide venue setup and event support for outdoor concerts andselect events.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of tasks during each ofthe seasonally scheduled concerts and events
• Will attend to any event related maintenance or related needsthat arise
• Concert Duties include venue setup and breakdown (barricades,tents, chairs, waste stations, etc.,) directing vendors, waste removal, responding to maintenance emergencies, and supporting custodial staff
• Qualified candidates must assure duties are performed in amanner that preserves the high-quality standards of Red Butte

Physical Requirements and level of frequency that may be required

Often: standing, sitting, listening, talking, walking (sometimes onhilly, uneven terrain), driving trams, bending, reaching overhead,and lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.

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 joblevels:

Event Support Specialist, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

Event Support Specialist, II: Requires at least 1year of related experience.

• -This is an entry‑level position.
• -Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• -Six months of related experience.
• -Event setup experience.
• -A commitment to being an active and respectful team member.
• -Attendance for the majority of concerts.
• -The capacity to work efficiently in a variety of outdoor conditions, including wind, rain, and high and low temperatures.
• -The ability to act with discretion while working with or around members of touring parties and performing artists.

Requisition Number: PRN
17260N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

Variable – morning, evening, and weekend shifts are required.

Department: 00340 – Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $15.50 or more, depending on experience

Close Date: 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled: