Details
Open Date 03/15/2023
Requisition Number PRN13514N
Job Title Clerical/Events Support Specialist
Working Title Event Host/Hostess
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19-29 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
19-29 hours per week. Variable shifts, evenings, and weekends are required.
Work hours can be semi-flexible for school or other jobs. Many events take place during evenings and weekends.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14.50/hour including a free public transportation pass with employment.
Close Date
Job Summary
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! 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 offers the opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with plant-loving communities. Work hours can be semi-flexible for 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 Concert Series.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency required. One year of customer service or related experience; demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Ideal applicants should be comfortable working in all types of weather conditions and will be asked to work mostly weekends and evenings. Applicants should have experience in customer service or event implementation, strong human relations and communication skills, a commitment to providing excellent customer service, and possess basic computer skills. We would love to hear from you!
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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