Garden After Dark Event Staff

Details Open Date 08/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN17372N 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 that may be crowded, noisy, and fast-paced. Staff regularly interact with children, families, and Garden guests. Minimum Qualifications 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 job levels: Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to no related experience. Program Assistant,, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Preferences Excellent customer service skills Self-directed, punctual, enthusiastic, and highly organized Experience crafting or creating backgrounds, sets, props, or other decorative elements Previous experience working festivals or special events Special Instructions Summary Additional Information 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). 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