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Events Assistant
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 Garden! 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 Garden 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 Outdoor Concert Series.
Red Butte Garden is accessible through multiple public transit options. Several bus routes serve Research Park and the University Medical Center, and the Trax Red Line provides nearby access, followed by a short walk or an on-demand University campus shuttle. The campus shuttle’s Sunnyside Route offers direct service to Red Butte Garden.
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of event venues and equipment
- Maintain privacy and restricted access to event spaces during functions
- Provide golf cart transportation service for guests as needed
- Direct guests and vendors to appropriate locations
- Assist vendors with transporting supplies to designated areas
- Perform light cleaning duties in venues before and after events
- Understand and enforce rental contract policies during events
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer service–related issues in the absence of the Events Manager
- Provide direction to catering staff and clients’ vendors regarding cleanup responsibilities
- Enforce alcohol service policies with bartenders and clients
- Report facility issues or maintenance needs to the Events Manager
- Ensure part-time staff receive required breaks
- Greet, support, and provide direction to volunteers during assigned shifts
- Maintain a flexible schedule; evenings and weekends may be required
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an event-related role with Red Butte Garden
- This position requires frequent bending, lifting, walking, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Venue spaces and surrounding areas may be loud and include large crowds
- Events may include an open bar, and alcohol may be present
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences: Experience in customer service roles within the hospitality industry.
APPLICATION LINK: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196140
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Additional Info
Job Type : Part-time
Education Level : High School/GED
Experience Level : Entry Level, Mid Level
Organization Mission : To connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes.
Nondiscrimination Statement : The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Job Location : Salt Lake City, Utah
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 4/9/2026
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Pay Range : $16.00 - $19.00, depending on experience
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