Clerical/Events Support Specialist

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Come join the Private Events Team and help beautiful events come to life in the stunning garden venues at Red Butte! Assist with the coordination of garden themed weddings, corporate parties, and other private events. Work with an exciting team of new and seasoned event staff gaining experience with event coordination, connecting with local businesses, and learning about the botanical exhibits. Grow as a leader, make new friends and find mentors all while working in an outdoor garden setting! Red Butte offers the opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with plant-loving communities. Work hours can be semi-flexible to school or other jobs. Many events take place during evenings and weekends. Benefits include a UTA pass, free garden membership, discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the Summer Concert Series. Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax 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. For more information see: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/ https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/ https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/

Requirements

One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

The set-up and take-down of event spaces such as: tables, chairs, signage, and venue materials per the event’s needs.
Opening and closing duties of the Garden’s buildings and facilities.
Greet and direct vendors and guests to the event.
Ensure event space stays private during the Garden’s open hours.
Communicate with catering staff, vendors, garden volunteers, and clients during event.
Light cleaning duties to maintain event space and venue materials.
Report post-event information to Event Manager.
Complete Garden’s Safety trainings.