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Interpretation & Exhibits Assistant
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (RBGA) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden which is community-funded, is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 580,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
Join Red Butte Garden’s Interpretation & Exhibits team in connecting people with plants through interpretation and exhibits! Share your passion for the plants the environment, nature, and education with Garden guests through projects such as exhibit design, personal and non-personal interpretation, events, wayfinding, and evaluation studies. Gain valuable experience in interpretation, exhibits, evaluation, and botanic gardens.
Responsibilities:
•Assisting in the development, creation, and implementation of interpretive materials and programs, exhibits, and evaluation projects.
•Assisting in daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
•Assisting the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed
This position will include working outside in a wide variety of weather conditions, walking on hilly and sometimes uneven terrain, lifting and carrying materials up to 40lbs, along with bending and kneeling.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years of related experience, ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks, expertise using MS Office software, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Database experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences:
•An interest in interpretation and exhibits, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits
•An interest in plants, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits
•Experience working in an outdoor setting
•Enjoy design and working with their hands
HOW TO APPLY: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/175534
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Additional Info
Job Type : Part-time
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 and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Job Location : Salt Lake City, Utah
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 1/31/2025
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Pay Range : $16.00-$18.00