Production Assistant

Red Butte Garden is currently accepting applications for our Concert Production Team! The Red Butte Garden Concert Series Production Assistant will work with the Concert Production Team to welcome tours upon arrival to the venue, facilitate ground transportation, and fulfill backstage hospitality needs.

If you are:
• A friendly, outgoing person with a passion for engaging with people
• Someone who enjoys variety from one day to the next
• Eager to learn, grow, and work with a team of amazing co-workers
• A responsible, trustworthy person looking for a job you enjoy
• Able to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment while remaining pleasant and professional

If you would like to:
• Assist with welcoming artist touring teams to the venue
• Provide exceptional back of house support
• Facilitate transportation needs for the touring party
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure a clean and organized backstage area
• Coordinate purchase and pick-up of rider needs, bus stock, and additional hospitality from local supermarkets or vendors
• Connect and collaborate with your coworkers, working together to provide exceptional service to our guests

We offer:
• The opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with a plant-loving community!
• Benefits such as a UTA bus pass, free garden membership, discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the annual Outdoor Concert Series
• A supportive and respectful workplace that values cooperation, compassion, and diversity
• Access to University of Utah Fleet Vehicles while performing job duties

Responsibilities:

• Perform opening, running, and closing side duties, i.e., shopping, cleaning, backstage inventory, etc.
• Welcome tours upon arrival
• Support transportation needs for the touring party; trips to hotel, Driver or Airport pickups, Errands, etc.
• Manage applicable backstage budget; Tour Manager/Artist needs; Confirms receipts are managed accordingly
• Ensure a clean and organized backstage area prepared for tour arrival; cleaning after departure, i.e., remove trash, sweep floors, collect, or replace linens, etc.
• Responsible for checking dressing rooms periodically throughout the day to tidy up
• Provide stage towels to Tour Manager and ensure showers are setup
• Manage Laundry – wash, dry, and fold venue supplied hand and bath towels
• Coordinate purchase and pick-up of rider needs, bus stock, and additional hospitality from local supermarkets or vendors
• Coordinate post-show food, as required by tour
• Other duties as assigned, including front-of-house and VIP event assistance

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Media Arts, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year previous experience; and demonstrated analytical, oral and written communication skills required.

• 21 or older with a valid Driver’s License and an exceptional driving record
• The ability to drive a mini-van and transport passengers, supplies, etc.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
• Position requires physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting, and carrying equipment
• Must be able to commit to the majority of concerts

Preferences:

• Knowledge of the region to properly identify local restaurants, stores, area attractions, etc.
• Essential to maintain composure around high profile artists/guests and work in an often-hectic and loud environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience finding creative solutions
• 1 year+ of backstage/production/hospitality experience preferred
• 2-3 years+ of work experience in a comparable role
• Seasonal position: May 1st to October 1st

APPLICATION LINK: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181043