Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling job? Look no further than becoming part of our BOOtanical 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 BOOtanical 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 BOOtanical Event Staff today for one unforgettable job!
Responsibilities:
Perform assigned elements of setup and breakdown of BOOtanical.
o Design and fabricate displays and decorations
o Install signage, lights, displays, and decorations
o Review event and provide constructive feedback
o Cleanup, store, and remove event displays, decorations, lighting, and signage
o Actively participate in all event duties as assigned
Serve as the on-site event staff during BOOtanical.
o Be present for the entirety of all assigned event shifts
o Maintain a positive, proactive, solution-oriented demeanor when responding to guests, volunteers, coworkers, performers, and vendors
o Check functionality of displays and decorations
o Troubleshoot any lighting issues, signage placement, and pathway closures
Maintain high standards of health and safety.
o Follow all event safety and security rules, procedures, and guidelines
o Help monitor supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.
o Notify management of any unusual circumstances, safety issues, or damages to property
Represent Red Butte Garden when interacting with BOOtanical guests, volunteers, performers, and vendors.
o Provide excellent customer service to guests
o Ensure guest satisfaction before, after, and during the event as much as possible
o Engage with large crowds of guests and assist with crowd management
o Help relay pertinent information to performers and vendors
o Provide direction, leadership, and feedback to event volunteers
o Calmly attend to unexpected incidents related to the event
Assist with other activities and programs as needed by performing other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
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
- Ability to think creatively and respond calmly and quickly in stressful situations
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Work Schedule:
Position runs September 2024 – December 2024
Event Dates: October 17 -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)
APPLICATION LINK: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/169257
Additional Info
Job Type : Part-time, Seasonal
Education Level : High School/GED
Organization Mission : To connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes.
DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Job Location : Salt Lake City, Utah
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 9/15/2024
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Pay Range : $14.00 - $16.00 (Based on experience)
