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 weeklydepending 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 twotickets 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 inResearch Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as theTrax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand universitycampus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to RedButte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity 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. Responsibilities 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, wasteremoval, responding to maintenance emergencies, and supportingcustodial 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 berequired Often: standing, sitting, listening, talking, walking (sometimes onhilly, uneven terrain), driving trams, bending, reaching overhead,and lifting and carrying up to 50lbs. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience). 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. Preferences

• This is an entry‑level position.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communicationskills.
• 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 outdoorconditions, including wind, rain, and high and lowtemperatures.
• The ability to act with discretion while working with or aroundmembers of touring parties and performing artists.

Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN17260N Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Work Schedule Summary: Variable – morning, evening, andweekend shifts are required. Department: 00340 – Red Butte Garden & Arboretum Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $15.50 or more, depending onexperience Close Date: 09/15/2026 Open Until Filled: #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education