Volunteer Services Coordinators

Track Level S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 29

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Shifts will include a combination of daytime and evening hours. Daytime shifts typically offer flexible scheduling, while evening event shifts have more fixed hours. Availability is expected for most scheduled concerts and events, with flexibility to miss a limited number of events as needed.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department

Location

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00 - $17.50, depending on experience

Close Date 03/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 03/23/2026

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-based science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of over 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 20 acres of developed gardens, and approximately five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive 80-acre natural area.

Community-funded, the Garden is renowned for its diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and spectacular mountain setting, with nearly 600,000 springtime blooming bulbs, award‑winning horticulture‑based educational programs, and an iconic outdoor summer concert series. Guests come to the Garden for a myriad of reasons: to connect with nature, to participate in cultural programs, concerts, and wellness activities, and to attend lectures, classes and workshops.

Innovative children’s education programs promote environmental sustainability, and educate the next generation of botanists and naturalists, while engaging classes inspire adults to remain lifelong learners.

Red Butte Garden is seeking a Volunteer Program Assistant who is energetic, organized, and skilled s role supports a variety of events, including Spring and Fall Plant Sales, concerts, and Garden After Dark. The primary responsibility is to help ensure events run smoothly by assisting with volunteer coordination and oversight. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and enjoys working in a dynamic, event‑driven environment.

Perks of working at Red Butte Garden, a department of the University of Utah:

• UTA pass while actively employed at the U of U.
• Discounts for campus events and the campus store, as well as campus library privileges.
• Staff receive a half‑price discount on Garden classes, an employee discount in our gift shop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, and two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert series.

Red Butte Garden is accessible through multiple public transit options. Several bus routes serve Research Park and the University Medical Center, and the Trax Red Line provides nearby access, followed by a short walk or an on‑demand University campus shuttle. The campus shuttle’s Sunnyside Route offer direct service to Red Butte Garden.

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• Data Entry and Database Management:
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• Concert Support:
  Assist the Volunteer Coordinator during concerts to help get event operations started and support volunteers throughout the evening. The Volunteer Coordinator will be present during the initial portion of the event. This position will then continue to support volunteers and complete end‑of‑night responsibilities, independently. Duties include ensuring volunteers remain on task and provide excellent service to the public; signing volunteers in and out;
  
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