Event Support Specialist

Red Butte Garden is looking for candidates to assist with the setup, breakdown, and maintenance for all outdoor concerts and select events in Red Butte Garden’s Amphitheatre. The position does not have a regular work shift, and the exact schedule will vary weekly depending on event and concert schedules. Concert and event season is 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 and engage 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.

• Provide venue setup and event support for outdoor concerts and select events.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of tasks during each of the seasonally scheduled concerts and events.
• Attend to any event related maintenance or related needs that 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 a manner that preserves the high‑quality standards of Red Butte.

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

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).

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

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

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, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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