HQF - Temple Celebration, Event Setup - Lead
About The Position
The Event Setup Lead is a shift lead in the Event Services Division, supporting Church Headquarters events and working under the direct supervision of the Staging Supervisor. The role provides direction and support for setting up and taking down facility equipment for meetings, banquets, and performance events at the Conference Center main hall and theater, as well as at Church Headquarters facilities along the Wasatch Front. The lead directs assigned staff and volunteers to ensure setups meet quality and timeliness expectations. This is a full-time, time-bound position supporting the Temple Celebration event, anticipated to run from January through December 2027. The schedule is 40 hours per week over five days, with flexible scheduling based on event needs. Workdays may fall Sunday through Saturday, including weekends and holidays. Shifts may be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; day and evening work and longer or varied shifts may be required. Compensation is $24.00–$28.00 per hour. Benefits include company retirement contributions (401(k)), health insurance, on-site wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, discounted transportation benefits, employee discounts, sick time, disability benefits, and paid vacation time. Church employment requires membership in the Church and worthiness to hold a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of event, trade, or production experience.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, event coordinators, and vendors.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Certify in utility cart operation.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods.
- Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 55 pounds and team-lift up to 100 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to certify and operate stage lifts, a 1-ton truck, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.
- Train and certify in hoist operation and organizational rigging practices.
- Ability to work professionally with others and independently without constant supervision.
- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
- Proficient computer knowledge to operate programs such as Office 365, Xytech Media Pulse, and Oracle.
- Ability to think critically, understand instructions, complete tasks, and handle issues and problems.
- Ability to quickly learn new processes and implement them accurately.
- Ability to work professionally as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex technical documentation and diagrams.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and ask clarifying questions as needed.
- May be required to pass a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a lead, training, or supervisory capacity.
- Associate’s degree in event and venue operation or a similar field.
- Experience in fall protection, harness training, and other advanced safety practices.
- Experience with ETCP rigging practices.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate assigned work orders with the Staging Supervisor, estimating the scope of work and the materials and equipment needed.
- Direct the Event Setup team’s daily work by assigning tasks and providing guidance to meet quality and time expectations.
- Collaborate with other Event Setup Leads and support an assigned lead when directed.
- Help orient and train new or lower-level staff.
- Set up and take down facility equipment, including tables and chairs, for meetings and banquets, with minimal or no supervision.
- Assemble and disassemble staging and platforming setups for performance events.
- Direct and perform CCB and TAB Rostrum setup and takedown using advanced setup documentation, diagrams, photos, and procedures.
- Understand event scheduling and inventory software.
- Operate, maintain, and repair specialized equipment, including trucks and trailers, forklifts, scissor lifts, theater pit lifts, rigging, hand and power tools, pallet jacks, and chain motor hoists.
- Conduct follow-up inspections and use established organizational methods and procedures to ensure work is complete and meets quality standards.
- Operate carts and company vehicles, including towing equipment to locations across campus.
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers to resolve issues and maintain workflow; interact with clients and event coordinators.
- Work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event needs.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed, including proper PPE use; halt unsafe work and escalate concerns to the Staging Supervisor.
- Use construction trade skills as directed by the Staging Supervisor.
- Assist other Event Services groups as needed.
- Perform other assigned duties and attend meetings.
Benefits
- Company retirement contributions (401(k))
- Health insurance
- On-site wellness benefits, including a gym, employee health clinic, and health rewards program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discounted transportation benefits
- Employee discounts
- Sick time
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
